On the Gaydar: Philly Trans March and Outfest
By Raymond Simon 
Posted Oct. 2, 2012

http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/arts-and-culture/lgbt/on_the_gaydar-172332241.html


The Philly Trans March hopes to raise awareness of transgender issues.
Photo by Christian Axavier Lovehall

Saturday October 6, 2012: Philly Trans March
3pm. Free.
LOVE Park, JFK Plaza
Further Info: facebook.com/phillytransmarch

Members of the local transgender community will take to the streets this week for the second annual Philly Trans March. The event, which starts at Love Park, begins with a rally, continues with a march through Center City and returns to Love Park for performances by local transgender artists. The purpose of the march is to draw attention to both the accomplishments and the challenges of Philadelphia's transgender, transsexual and gender-variant individuals.

Sunday October 7, 2012: Outfest
Noon. Free. 13th and Locust Street.
More info: phillypride.org


This Sunday, OutFest will transform the Gayborhood into one big block party. The event, held annually since 1990, celebrates National Coming Out Day and draws more than 40,000 people each year. The main stage is located at the intersection of 13th and Locust, but surrounding streets will be closed to traffic and will also feature vendors and attractions. OutFest has more than 140 sponsors, including major corporations like Wells Fargo, but it's the involvement of local LGBT stalwarts, like Woody's and Spruce Street Video, that make the afternoon a true family affair.