No matter where you sit, you will see some of the action live. It then winds its way along Locust Street, before ending at 13th Street. This parade starts at the Great Plaza, and moves from Front Street to Market Street before turning onto 7th Street. In addition to workshops and other events, the festival includes a large parade. Philly Gay Pride Weekend is now one of the largest events of its type in Pennsylvania. In 2018, the organization celebrated the 30th anniversary of the event. Several hundred people came out for the first parade and festival in 1988. The Lesbian and Gay Task Force established a small office in Love Park in the 1980s and decided to host a Philadelphia Pride event that was open to the public. The Philly Pride Festival usually takes place from Friday to Sunday every year, and always promises a colorful scene! It encourages guests to share their own stories and experiences about coming out and to help others in need. One of those events is Pride Day, which takes place on the second weekend of June. Philadelphia is home to some of the oldest events associated with LGBTQ pride in the United States.
