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About Philly they say "Get your history straight and your nightlife gay." You can certainly do that with our listings. Now, on FunMaps, you can also get your dose of history gay...


He cracked the German enigma code. She wrote novels that changed us. Watch videos here to learn more about these and other leaders in our history.






Some of the nation's first gay rights protests took place in front of Independence Hall in 1965. In 2005, Pennsylvania became the first state to recognize GLBT history when it erected a historic marker at 6th and Chestnut Streets to commemorate those peaceful protests.

The city walls covered in colorful murals lead you through cobblestone alley ways and busy streets while you experience a fabulous clash of the past and the future. Trendy shops, clubs and restaurants amidst monuments and markers of history showcase the growth of our country and just how far we've come.

Exploring outside the city reveals rolling hills, lush fields and quaint towns. New Hope offers visitors a taste of yesteryear while being one of the most progressive, open minded towns in the nation.

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The Philadelphia Liberty Dance Challenge is a same sex dance exhibition, open to all levels of dancers of all ages. For more information email: libertydancechallenge@verizon.net or call: 609-706-5287 or 732-525-0688.
The Philadelphia Antiques Show features 50 leading antiques dealers and galleries who continue to set the standard for outstanding quality and integrity. These exhibitors will bring together the finest examples available today including period furniture, folk and fine art, ceramics, porcelain, silver, jewelry and textiles.
Philadelphia Black Gay Pride, Inc. (PBGP) was organized in August of 1999 to promote unity among African Americans and people of African Decent who are sexual minorities. The organization is committed to producing an annual celebration of "Black Pride", as well as organizing a variety of activities throughout the year in Philadelphia that promote and advocate for the spiritual, emotional, and intellectual health and well being of all related communities.
Equality Forum advances national and international gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) civil rights by educating the GLBT community and society at large about GLBT issues. Equality Forum is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.
The Philly Fringe is our "unfiltered" festival, where new and established artists of all kinds may choose to present their own work, free of a selection process. Most Philly Fringe artists live and work in Philadelphia. How many Philly Fringe productions will appear in the 2010 Festival remains to be seen - we won't find out for sure until June when final participation is confirmed.
Official dates TBA, check the website for details.
AIDS Walk Philly and AIDS Run Philly are held the third Sunday of every October. Join us this year, and thanks for your continued support!
The nation's oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade once again comes to Philadelphia, announcing the arrival of the holiday season with beautiful floats, marching bands, musical guests, dance teams and ample amounts of cheer.

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