Gayborhood

Type	Neighborhood / District
Location	Center City
ZIP code(s)	19107
Boundaries	Roughly Chestnut Street to Pine Street, 11th Street to Broad Street
Adjacent	Washington Square West, Midtown Village, Rittenhouse Square
Major streets	13th Street, Walnut Street, Locust Street
Transit	Broad Street Line (Walnut-Locust), Market-Frankford Line
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