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OurFest Philadelphia 2027
Philadelphia plays host to the largest National Coming Out Day (NCOD) event, known as OurFest.
OurFest Philadelphia 2027
Come and be a part of the second annual OURfest: National Coming Out Parade and Festival, a lively tribute to LGBTQIA+ pride, strength, and solidarity, happening in the center of Philadelphia.
- Visiting for Outfest? Stay close to Rittenhouse Square and Midtown Village, home to the city’s busy gay nightlife district.
OURfest
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- The festival runs from noon to 7 pm along 12th and 13th Streets between Locust and Spruce.
- Ourfest celebrates living openly while recognising Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ history.
- Expect over 200 community organisations, performers, artists, food vendors and queer-owned businesses.
- Entry to the main festival is free.
- Philly Pride 365 produces the annual celebration.
The OURfest Street Festival
- OURfest transforms several blocks of the Philadelphia Gayborhood into one large outdoor celebration.
- The programme mixes live entertainment and drag with DJs, food, drinks, community resources and different themed areas.
- Full program to be confirmed.
BOS Philly Circuit Party
- Next Edition: October 2027 – Bos Philly produces some of the city’s leading gay Circuit Nights and returns with a special OurFest Circuit Edition featuring international guest DJs, live shows, gogos. Theme and venue to be confirmed.
Where to Party During OURfest
The Gayborhood is compact and easy to explore on foot, with most bars centred around 12th, 13th, Locust and Camac Streets.
- Tavern on Camac – One of Philadelphia’s classic gay venues, combining a piano bar downstairs with dancing upstairs. It sits in the heart of the Gayborhood and gets particularly busy during OURfest.
- The Bike Stop – Philadelphia’s long-running leather and fetish bar on Quince Street, with several levels, a darker atmosphere and a predominantly male crowd.
- U Bar – Compact neighbourhood gay bar on Locust Street with exposed brick, beer, cocktails and a friendly local crowd.
- Knock Restaurant & Bar – Popular LGBTQ+ restaurant and bar on 12th Street, ideal for lunch, dinner or early drinks before the evening parties.
OURfest History
- Philadelphia launched OutFest in 1990 as a celebration of National Coming Out Day.
- The event grew into one of the country’s largest annual National Coming Out Day celebrations.
- After the former Philadelphia Pride organisation dissolved, the October celebration returned under the OURfest name.
- OURfest stands for Our Uniting Resilience Festival and continues the city’s long-running October LGBTQ+ tradition.
Where to Stay
Stay in Washington Square West to put yourself within walking distance of the Sunday festival, gay bars and restaurants. Rittenhouse Square is another excellent base if you prefer a larger selection of upscale hotels and restaurants.
- Guild House Hotel – Stylish boutique hotel on Locust Street, right in the Gayborhood and steps from the OURfest celebrations, with individually designed rooms inside a restored historic building.
- Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City – Contemporary hotel close to Reading Terminal Market with stylish rooms, a restaurant and bar, within easy walking distance of the Gayborhood.
- Alexander Inn – Art Deco boutique hotel in Washington Square West, just a few blocks from the festival and one of the most convenient locations for exploring the Gayborhood.
- The Franklin on Rittenhouse – Boutique stay close to Rittenhouse Square with individually styled rooms, putting you within walking distance of the Gayborhood while keeping Philadelphia’s restaurants and shopping close by.
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Gay Map of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Gay District or “Gayborhood”: The tiny Gay District is anchored by the tiny Colonial alley Camac Street (pronounced cuh-mack) and the quaint blocks near it, between Walnut and Pine streets
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10 Ave Of The Arts, Philadelphia,
Across the street from Philadelphia City Hall, Ritz-Carlton offers extensive spa facilities and a restaurant. Rooms feature views of Centre City and a flat-screen TV.
The spacious rooms at Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia are decorated with warm colours and large windows facing the Business District. The marble bathrooms have a separate bathtub and shower. Guests can use the complimentary luxury soap and shampoo products.
200 S Broad St, Philadelphia,
Located on the Avenue of the Arts, The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Philadelphia offers accommodations housed in a historic building.
The rooms and suites at The Bellevue Hotel, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt come equipped with Hyatt Grand Beds™. Onsite shops include Tiffany & Co., Nicole Miller and Williams Sonoma.
301 S 12th St, Philadelphia,
Offering free WiFi and private parking, in Philadelphia is 805 m from the Pennsylvania Convention Centre and 1.2 km from the Liberty Bell. Housed in a historic building, this boutique bed and breakfast is in close proximity to shops and restaurants.
All rooms come with private bathrooms, in-room safes and views of the city. Some rooms at the Alexander Inn also have bay windows and seating areas.
219 S Broad St, Philadelphia,
Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown Center City is set in the Rittenhouse Row district of Philadelphia, and is 800 m from Pennsylvania Convention Center. Boasting a fitness centre and a rooftop restaurant and bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around a 14-minute walk from Mutter Museum and around 1.5 km from National Liberty Museum. Free WiFi is offered.
Each room features a microwave, refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, flat-screen TV and a separate seating area.
130 S Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
The Witherspoon offers accommodation with a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi is available All air-conditioned units include a fully equipped kitchen, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. A dishwasher, as well as a kettle & a coffee machine.
111 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Featuring vaulted ceilings, herringbone hardwood flooring, each furnished unit is decorated with Turkmen rugs, custom artwork and living plants, & is also equipped with a full-size kitchen and private bathrooms with Davines toiletries
1530 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Accommodation is fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer & free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave & oven are also provided, as well as a kettle & a coffee machine.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
You’ll feel right at home as soon as you step inside this historic home. fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, fully furnished with a comfortable, cushioned wrought iron dining table and lounge area Three bedrooms, each with flat-screen TVs,
202 S 13th St, Philadelphia,
Woody's gay bar, now in its 36 year, is an LGBT Landmark in Philadelphia
The comfortable and airy pub bar has many large screen TVs. Grab one of our 32 ice cold beers on tap.
The Suite is a micro-lounge club concept that opened in 2012. Old Hollywood inspired, the Suite hosts it's own dance parties
Woody's Pub/Video Bar is open every night. The Suite is open Friday and Saturday Nights, and the Dancefloor is open Thursday through Saturday
Globar- our hot new corner lounge bar is open Wednesday thru Sunday from 5PM-2AM and Happy Hour from 6PM-9P
206 S Quince St, Philadelphia,
Philadelphia's Home of the Leather LGBTQ Community for over 31 years! and one of the most popular gay bars in town
208 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
A fun destination for the queer and ally community providing a vibrant, bright, safe space and serving cocktails, wine, beer and delicious food
1509 South St, Philadelphia,
This gay bar has been around now for over 50 years and is still going strong, popular with everyone. Offering good price beer and regular jazz nights
1705 Chancellor St, Philadelphia,
Stir is a chic gay lounge bar offering a Daily happy hour from 5-7pm and regular shows nights
254 S 12th St, Philadelphia,
The largest LGBT bar located in the Gayborhood offering a sportsbar, dance floor, roof deck with regular cabaret
1220 Locust St, Philadelphia,
Down to earth gay bar popular with an older crowd 30+, friendly bartenders and a laid-back atmosphere
243 S Camac St, Philadelphia
A populargay bar, offering piano singalongs and party nights
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Hyatt Centric Center
4 Star – Luxury
- 4 Star – Fitness Center, Central Location
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Air conditioning, flat-screen TV
- Central Philadelphia location, fitness center, restaurant, bar, and rooms with modern amenities and breakfast option.
Sonesta Philadelphia
4 Star – Location
- 4 Star – Close to Pennsylvania Convention Centre
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Work desks, coffee makers, TVs
- Near Convention Centre, features fitness center, rooms with desks, coffee makers, and TVs, plus in-house art gallery.
Philadelphia Marriott
4 Star – Great Amenities
- 4 Star – Near Reading Terminal Market
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, mini-refrigerator
- Close to Convention Centre and Reading Terminal Market, offers room service, fitness center, and on-site restaurants.
Motto by Hilton
3 Star – Good Value
- 3 Star – Air-Conditioned Rooms, Fitness Centre
- Close to the gay bars
- Free WiFi, TV, private bathroom
- Set in Philadelphia, provides air-conditioned rooms, fitness center, terrace, bar, and Mexican cuisine restaurant.
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