Gay Guide
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About LGBTQ+ Richmond
Virginia's ban on same-sex marriage was struck down in 2014, and Richmond, the state capital, has become one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly cities in the American South. The former Confederate capital has reinvented itself as an artsy, progressive river city.
Queer life concentrates in The Fan, a handsome, walkable district of tree-lined streets and sidewalk cafes near downtown, spilling into the brewery-filled Scott's Addition. Godfrey's is the city's best-known LGBTQ+ club, famous for its drag brunch, while Babes of Carytown, founded in 1979, endures as one of the last lesbian bars in the country.
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Richmond wears its creativity openly, from murals and galleries to an independent food and coffee scene, and the queer community is a visible part of that revival.
Richmond PrideFest draws thousands each September for a parade and festival, one of the largest LGBTQ+ gatherings in Virginia.
Gay bar and restaurant in Richmond's eclectic Carytown neighborhood, known for drag shows, dancing, and a welcoming crowd.
Annual LGBTQ+ pride festival in Richmond, Virginia, celebrating the local queer community with live entertainment, vendors, and programming in the Downtown area.
Virginia's statewide LGBTQ+ pride organization based in Richmond, producing the annual Pride in the Park festival and advocacy work across the Commonwealth.
Bar and social venue on East Grace Street in downtown Richmond, a queer-friendly gathering spot popular with the local community.
Gay bar and cruising venue on 18th Street in Richmond's Shockoe Bottom with a leather and fetish-friendly atmosphere.
A Richmond nonprofit serving the LGBTQ+ community with advocacy, cultural space, and support resources.