7 U.S. Cities for Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride All Year Long
The rainbows are here, and while LGBTQ+ Pride season always marks the return of summer, this June it marks the return of more community merriment, too. For many the pandemic has been a long stretch void of face-to-face quality time with far-flung friends. More than that, we’ve been separated from our favorite places, whether that’s a historic Cape Cod beach, sophisticated Southern hitching post, colorful coastal retreat, or sparkling metropolis.
So now that we’re breaking out our luggage again, where are our hearts leading us? For queer travelers, a few cherished destinations stand out for being rich in LGBTQ+ heritage and culture, where nothing can take the place of the real-life, in-person community spirit.
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