New Philly Pride Visitor Center Opens in City's Gayborhood

The center will showcase Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ history and culture.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A new Philly Pride Visitor Center has opened in Philadelphia's Gayborhood, serving as a place to celebrate the region's LGBTQ+-friendly institutions and destinations, as well as Philadelphia and Pennsylvania's LGBTQ+ firsts. The center will offer visitor services, sell souvenirs from LGBTQ+-owned businesses, and open just in time for the city's 250th anniversary celebrations.

Why it matters

The new Philly Pride Visitor Center is an important addition to the city's LGBTQ+ community, providing a centralized hub to highlight the region's rich history and culture. As Philadelphia prepares to celebrate a major milestone, the center will help showcase the city's diversity and inclusiveness.

The details

The Philly Pride Visitor Center is located in the city's Gayborhood and will serve as a vibrant and welcoming gateway to LGBTQ+-friendly experiences across the Philadelphia region and the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The center will offer visitor services including itinerary planning, tickets to attractions, and travel information. Souvenirs, including merchandise from LGBTQ+-owned businesses, will also be on sale.

  • The Philly Pride Visitor Center grand opening event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  • The center opens just in time as the city prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The players

Mark Segal

Founder of the Philadelphia Gay News.

Josh Shapiro

Governor of Pennsylvania.

Mark Squilla

Philadelphia City Councilmember.

Rue Landau

Philadelphia City Councilmember.

Kathryn Ott Lovell

President and CEO of the Philadelphia Visitor Center.

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What they’re saying

“The Philly Pride Visitor Center will be a vibrant and welcoming gateway to LGBTQ+-friendly experiences across the Philadelphia region and the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”

— Kathryn Ott Lovell, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Visitor Center

The takeaway

The new Philly Pride Visitor Center is a significant addition to Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ community, providing a centralized hub to celebrate the city's rich history and culture. As the city prepares to mark a major milestone, the center will help showcase Philadelphia's diversity and inclusiveness, solidifying its reputation as a welcoming destination for LGBTQ+ travelers and residents alike.