LGBTQ culture in Boston

The city is home to notable organizations like GLAD and Fenway Health, and it played a pivotal role in the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts.

[2] Barney Frank, who formerly represented the 4th Massachusetts Congressional District in Greater Boston, is considered one of the most prominent gay politicians in U.S. history.

Due in part to actions in Boston, especially by city government officials, Massachusetts was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage.

[4] Boston has numerous permanent LGBT establishments including Club Café, The Alley Bar, Cathedral Station, Jacques' Cabaret, dbar, Blend (formerly Peggy O'Neil's) and Trophy Room (formerly the Fritz[5]).

[6] In addition to the parade, the Boston Pride Committee scheduled a full week of events to celebrate the community's diversity and social progress.

The most frequently occurring events are their monthly Guerrilla Queer Bar (GQB) and Flannel Takeover Company (FTC).

The History Project continues to regularly host events for the public, including its online exhibitions and Out of the Archives presentation series.