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Why San Antonio Just Might Be the Gayest Town in Texas
By: Paul J. Heney | From: Out Traveler
Say gay Texas and most people are likely to envision club hopping in Austin, Dallas, or even Houston. San Antonio may not even come to mind as any sort of LGBTQ+ hot spot in the country&#x;s second most populous express. But this dynamic city, founded more than years ago, is brimming with queer pride &#x; and on a recent visit there, I was overwhelmed by all that I discovered.
I asked locals here what they most adoration about their city, and many of them respond with descriptions of what a great place it is to raise a family. There are attractions fond Sea World, Six Flags, numerous waterparks, and a bevy of museums. There are also plenty of outdoor activities that residents can access year-round, thanks to weather that&#x;s always warm &#x; but not as humid as nearby Austin or Houston. LGBTQ families have taken notice, too. According to Pride Center San Antonio, the city is place to one of the highest concentrations of queer families in the cou
Ultimate LGBTQ+ Guide to San Antonio
With one of the largest populations of LGBTQ+ parents in the US, the city has a prospering LGBTQ+ community, over a dozen nightlife options, great food, and an exciting drag scene.
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A brief history of the LGBTQ+ scene in San Antonio
According to The University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries, drag culture in the Alamo City goes back to the early s.
In the s, Texas female impersonator Ray Bourbon’s Hotcha Hinton was a guest performer at San Antonio cabarets and eventually headlined her own shows. Drag queen performances emerged all over the US because of prohibition, and this surge was known as the “pansy craze.” The UTSA Libraries also noted that while the “craze” only lasted into the early s for most cities, San Antonio remained captivated with drag queens and the performance scene survived — even after the war.
The following decade saw drag queens added to the iconic event lineup — more about tha
San Antonio Gay City Guide
As the oldest city in Texas, and certainly, one of the most beautiful, San Antonio is a sunny southwestern town with a long and rich history, blended with a modern, progressive, and forward-thinking vibe. San Antonio is also known for being one of the most gay-friendly cities in Texas. It offers stunning outdoor areas to explore, many historical attractions, eclectic dining and vibrant nightlife, and a diverse, multi-cultural mix of people and neighborhoods. Truly, there is something in San Antonio for everyone!
A Brief History of San Antonio
The area that is now San Antonio was initially settled by the Spanish in the 18th century. Eventually, Mexican settlers also came to the area, and San Antonio was for a time a Mexican republic until the battle of the Alamo and other historical events which eventually led to Texan autonomy. Thereafter, in December of , the United States Congress approved the Texas State Constitution, making Texas an official part of the United States. During this time, San Antonio continued to grow, and eventually became
As we've said previously, Ibiza generally is very gay and LGBTQIA friendly, so you will verb welcome in each bar or restaurant, wherever you are on the island.
But there are also many LGBTQIA bars, mostly concentrated in and around Ibiza Town.
Calle de la Virgen is a small pedestrianised street in the old port area and the main meeting point of the LGBTQIA scene on the island. Countless small bars, restaurants, boutiques and fetish shops line the cobbled lane lit by fairy lights, while drag queens aim to lure you into their establishments and the sound of excited voices fills the wind. It's so narrow that you can't help but make contact with others. The Catalan call of Calle de la Virgen is Carrer de la Mare de Déu, find it here in Google maps.
Another LGBTQIA hub is the nearby Calle Alfonso XIII, a side street of Calle de la Virgen(Google maps). In the shadow of the city wall you will verb one LGBTQIA bar next to the other. On the enormous terraces and roof terraces a colourful crowd shows off in their most extravagant finery.
Figueretas is a suburb of Ibiza T