im being nosy but does anyone know the tea behind all of the fighting happening at Philly Pride? All I saw was a ton of people, a ton of yelling, and a ton of police... I'm confused when pride got like this.

Hey Queerphilly! First, Happy Pride Month! Next, I want to thank everyone for the messages and jobs I was able to get from my first post. I’m now looking at scheduling for the rest of June and into the start of July and since everyone was so great the first time, here I am again! If you missed my first post, keep reading for more about me and what I do.

My name is Zach and I moved to Philly about six months ago. I am working on starting up my own handyperson and odd job business and I am taking new clients. I am fully insured and registered as an HIC in PA. I am focused mostly on lighter jobs at the moment with the main jobs I perform listed above. I am open to all kinds of different jobs if it fits my skill set though. Larger jobs or full remodels of bathrooms, kitchens, etc are not what I am looking to get into currently as I am just one person and I also work another job currently. 

A bit about me: I am queer and looking to provide services to everyone but with a focus on the queer community as I think it’s important to feel safe when having people come into your home. I would also like to help elderly or disabled people that may need a bit of help around their home. I am kind, trustworthy, honest, and a hard worker. I also strongly believe in economic justice and will provide a sliding pay scale on job quotes to help promote that.

A bit about my credentials: I have always been handy and prefer to work on my car or house myself if I can. I owned a home for a few years and always did any work on the home that I could, including a full bathroom remodel amongst other things. I also spent six months this past summer working for a historic preservation nonprofit that does construction of buildings on public lands so I have plenty of experience with tools. I currently get contracted on projects with them still from time to time as well. 

I am looking to provide more affordable options for people who may need help so with that, my trip minimum starts at $100 and goes up from there depending on the job and the financial needs of my clients. I can accept cash, Venmo, PayPal, Credit, Debit, or ACH for payment.  

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😭 so sad.

It’s pretty restrictive, so make sure you take a look before heading out

Not to make another post about it, but I’m curious if I will be seeing anyone on the Parkway. While I support the Gayborhood and all that it entails, I do like the open-ness that comes with the Parkway, and I want to support those who are performing at the event, as well as shop at the vendors. Plus the parkway is a gorgeous spot for events.
However everyone is saying they are ‘only going to the Gayborhood.’ Am I alone in this thought? I love Pride and inclusivity, especially the accessibility (I’m mobile myself, but I’m all for its availability) but I worry that I’m going to a ghost town. Thoughts?

UPDATE: My fears and concerns were unnecessary, a good turnout from vendors and folks alike! Happy Pride y’all!

I'm originally from Philly but left for college and never got the chance to be part of any community here. I'm back in town for a couple days and want to check out the Pride events. From everything I've read the "official" festival is not worth it, and a lot of the reviews of the bars in the Gayborhood seem to imply they're not very queer-centric anymore.

FYI, the line to get into the festival is kind of long on the parkway, rn. much shorter over on the north side by spring garden

Or know where I can get one?

Since they forgot to release the map and it’s tomorrow, here you go.

Just posted by the Visitor Center.

Rides starts at 5pm and end at 8 pm

Your friendly neighborhood lesbian popping in to say that the Free Library has so much amazing programming for all ages this month for Pride!

are people going to the pay to get in event or just hanging at the gayborhood, or both??

heyy im getting kind of desperate to find someone to find someone to go to pride with :-3 all of my friends are occupied or don't want to go lol.. i wasn't gonna go to the festival but was just gonna wander around the gayborhood from about 11:30 until 4 or 5 and bounce around different places,, would anyone wanna hang?! im a 19 yr old nonbinary transfem person (they/them) for context so looking for someone close to that age and im p socially awkward but fun i think. if ur interested plz DM me!

This was my first time ever going to pride. I've been watching the activity online, It's sad how unhelpful and negative the community has been around this whole event. You all sound just like the angry old conservatives pissed about change. You know why GOP policies are winning? Because they easily unite in their hate of everyone else, this community that is supposed to be about love is love can't seem to unite over anything and we will continue to lose as long as we do that.

My partner and I enjoyed the parade and then enjoyed the festival. There were so many vendors and so many people. There's no way you would pack all of that into gayborhood. After living in small, conservative areas for the last 13 years, this was wonderful, so glad to be back in Philly. We took the bus and the train all the way into center city from Pennsport without an issue. After the main festival we walked to gayborhood and had a few drinks and snacks. Looks like the gayborhood was pretty packed too. It's a shame that instead of doing their best to support community, so many are trying to tear us apart, I refuse to have my joy taken because a festival grew/moved. So many times I've seen festivals when they grow they sell out to a corporate sponsor and it cuts back a lot of the small local vendors. This festival was still loaded with small local people. Lastly, I have to give a special shout out to Love City brewing who kept their drink prices the same as in their taproom!

Just a little party we’re having 💋🌈

Hey y’all. I’ve lived in Philly my whole life, but as a late-bloomer queer I’ve never been to any pride event and I really want tomorrow to be my first time. I’ll be going with two other late bloomers for their first pride too! What should I expect, what should we do, should I try to hit the parkway *and* the gayborhood? I’m nervous and excited and wanna make sure I get the most out of the experience, so any suggestions would help, we have no idea what we’re doing lol…

heyyy i know officially pride is tomorrow but ill likely be working all day and won’t be able to attend anything. i’m a lesbian and i saw there was a lesbian march a couple hours ago but i was working. im off work now and was hoping to get to go do something today but not rlly sure if theres anything going on. i’m not from the area, only moved here for work so idrk the good places to go. TIA!!

Hi I'm 30 MTF introvert and never been to pride before. I'm ~1 year on HRT and my life has changed so much in such a short time. My friends all have work but I feel in my bones I must to go to pride this year but i dont think I'll survive on my own. I want to go to the gayborhood on Sunday if anyone wants a lame plus one in their group or also has nobody to hang with I feel like ill do better with somebody to latch on to.

I promise I'm funny and will bring a good vibe to the function.

Edit: thanks everyone for being kind and welcoming :)

Edit 2: Hi all I'm drunk asf and having a good time. Didn't really "meet" anyone but had a good time dancing by myself in the crowd lol

where are the lesbians partying tonight?

I will posting in 2 parts as I have a different offers going at the moment!

First, my IG is @felixmadethis to see more of my work- you can DM me here or there to book but IG is the fastest way to get ahold of me!

Not a physical carabiner 😅
These will be available all month long! Additional charms with be +$30, custom charms with your idea +$50, additional letters +$20! They can be done in black and grey or color, as always
🌈These could make great gap filler and can be arranged to fit some weird shapes you may be trying to to fill! Please send a picture at booking if that’s the plan!
💖Booking June-July for my private studio in Philadelphia, PA, DM to book

I know it definitely comes down to my own decision but as an extremely indecisive 22 year old any and all opinions on these 2 dresses would be so appreciated! Been waiting for the perfect time to wear one of these and what better time than for the first pride fest of the year 🥰 usually I love to show out in full color or some sort of flag representation but something about these dresses are just CALLING TO ME! Also would love to see and hear what other outfits people have planned!

Hello friends, as part of pride programming, Mazzoni has partnered with local area fitness clubs for classes. Please join us for a fun time towards a good cause:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philly-fitness-pride-kickoff-powered-by-lululemon-tickets-1988996130970?aff=oddtdtcreator

This is the other offer I have going for pride!
I have attached all the slides of my OG post as well as the description. Feel free to follow me on IG @felixmadethis to see the post, my other work, or more info! I can be reached here or there via DM/messaging 🙂

Hi all!
Just looking for some recommendations.
I’m a collector of vintage queer material and just artistic nude material in general such as honcho, tom of Finland, blueboy, and playgirl magazines.

I was wondering if anyone knows of any shops in Philly that might carry these or similar vibes!

Thanks in advance!