Editing Gayborhood

{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Gayborhood
| type = Neighborhood / District
| location = Center City
| zip_codes = 19107
| boundaries = Roughly Chestnut Street to Pine Street, 11th Street to Broad Street
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Washington Square West]], [[Midtown Village]], [[Rittenhouse Square]]
| major_streets = 13th Street, Walnut Street, Locust Street
| transit = Broad Street Line (Walnut-Locust), Market-Frankford Line
| notable_landmarks = Rainbow street signs, LGBTQ+ bars and businesses
}}

'''The Gayborhood''' is Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ neighborhood, located within [[Washington Square West]] and [[Midtown Village]] in [[Center City]]. The neighborhood is marked by rainbow street signs and has served as the center of Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ community since the 1960s.

== History ==

Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ community established a presence in this area beginning in the 1960s. The neighborhood grew as a safe space during the gay rights movement and has remained the symbolic heart of the LGBTQ+ community, even as acceptance has grown citywide.

=== Rainbow Street Signs ===
In 2007, Philadelphia became one of the first cities to install rainbow street signs marking an LGBTQ+ neighborhood. The 36 signs along 13th Street and surrounding blocks are a source of community pride.

== Character ==

=== Nightlife and Entertainment ===
* LGBTQ+ bars and clubs
* Drag shows and performances
* Dance clubs
* Neighborhood gathering spots

=== Businesses ===
* LGBTQ+-owned shops
* Rainbow-friendly restaurants
* Community services
* Pride merchandise

=== Community ===
* LGBTQ+ community center
* Pride events
* Political organizing
* Support services

== Philadelphia Pride ==

The Gayborhood serves as the focal point for Philadelphia Pride celebrations:
* Annual Pride parade and festival
* OutFest (National Coming Out Day)
* Pride month events
* Community gatherings

== Living in the Gayborhood ==

* Center City apartments
* Walkable location
* Nightlife access
* High demand, higher prices
* Part of Washington Square West housing market

== Getting There ==

* '''Broad Street Line:''' Walnut-Locust Station
* '''Market-Frankford Line:''' 11th Street Station
* '''Walking:''' Central Center City location

{{FAQ
| q1 = Where is the Gayborhood in Philadelphia?
| a1 = The Gayborhood is located in Center City, roughly bounded by Chestnut Street (north), Pine Street (south), 11th Street (east), and Broad Street (west). It overlaps with Washington Square West and Midtown Village, centered on 13th Street.
| q2 = What are the best gay bars in Philadelphia?
| a2 = Popular LGBTQ+ venues include Woody's (large dance club), Tavern on Camac (piano bar), Voyeur Nightclub, U Bar, and Toasted Walnut. The neighborhood has bars ranging from casual to high-energy dance clubs.
| q3 = When is Pride in Philadelphia?
| a3 = Philadelphia Pride takes place in June, typically with a parade and festival. The Gayborhood hosts numerous Pride events throughout the month. OutFest in October is another major celebration marking National Coming Out Day.
| q4 = Is Philadelphia LGBTQ friendly?
| a4 = Yes, Philadelphia is consistently ranked among America's most LGBTQ-friendly cities. The Gayborhood is one of the nation's oldest and most established LGBTQ+ neighborhoods, and Philadelphia has strong anti-discrimination protections.
| q5 = What streets have rainbow signs?
| a5 = Rainbow street signs are installed along 13th Street and surrounding blocks in the Gayborhood. Philadelphia installed 36 rainbow signs in 2007, becoming one of the first U.S. cities to officially mark an LGBTQ+ neighborhood.
}}

== See Also ==

* [[Washington Square West]]
* [[Midtown Village]]
* [[Center City]]

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|description=Guide to Philadelphia's Gayborhood, the LGBTQ+ neighborhood in Center City marked by rainbow street signs and home to LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and community.
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[[Category:Neighborhoods]]
[[Category:Center City]]