Popular Events from 2021

December 21, 2021

By: Steve McCann

Executive Director of PhillyGayCalendar

We had hundreds of events this year, and considering half the year, most venues were closed because of the Pandemic. That’s not bad at all! We have done our research and listed below the 10 most popular events by web traffic. Let’s see what they were!

10. SWEAT 2021

The women of Sway Philly threw a huge outdoor event at Cavanaugh's River Deck.

Jul 18, 2021

9. South New Jersey Gay Pride

Our neighbors from the east held their own pride and it was a massive success.

Sep 12, 2021

8. GayBINGO! & Holiday Toy Drive

The AIDS Fund holds the infamous GayBingo every month and if you haven't gone, you MUST!

Sep 12, 2021

7. OUT AF

Sway Philly is back with an OUTFest party. Since there was no OUTFest this year, everyone planned their own events, and this was one of the best.

Nov 13, 2021

6. Pride month Flag Raising at City Hall

It's great to live in such an inclusive and supportive city. Raising the pride flag over city hall means to much to our community.

Jun 11, 2021

5. Pride Day at the Philadelphia Zoo

Animals love Pride too! The Philadelphia Zoo had a special Pride event and everyone loved it!

Jun 18, 2021

4. Drag Brunch at Fabrika

Eric Jaffe is incredible!!! They hold a regular drag brunch at Fabrika that is amazing. Check it out!

Apr 04, 2021

3. Philly Trans March

Philly Trans March is not only a rally and demonstration but also a revolutionary movement founded by Christian Lovehall that has inspired other Marches across the country

Oct 09, 2021

2. OUT

Level Up threw their own OUTFest event and it was incredible popular.

Oct 10, 2021

And the #1 event of 2021 is....

1. BOS Pride Night

Of course, the largest event promoter in Philly created the top event of the year. BOS Philly said "We have already started planning 2021 and get ready for some incredible events!"

Jun 11, 2021

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