Tulsa, a former oil city, is located about 110 miles northeast of Oklahoma City and contains one of the most significant concentrations of commercial art deco architecture in the world – dozens of well-preserved buildings tower over the attractive downtown Tulsa. . This is a thriving city whose residential architecture also makes driving through landscapes worthwhile. All that old oil money is also supported by an animated series of Broadway-style ballet, opera, philharmonic, and theater, most housed in the stunning Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
Tulas pride weekend
The city’s gay and lesbian community has grown considerably in visibility over the years, and hundreds of GLBT people gather annually for the Tulsa Pride Parade and Festival in early June. This year, the celebration will take place from June 2-3, 2018.
Various events take place during the days leading up to Pride weekend – here’s a full schedule of Tulsa Gay Pride events. The Tulsa Gay Pride Street Festival takes place Saturday, June 2 from noon to 9 pm in front of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, at 621 East 4th Street. There is also a Tulsa Pride Parade, which takes place late Saturday afternoon at 6 p.m., passing through the Brady Arts District, the Blue Dome District and the East Village, before ending on the Festival grounds. of the street.
The next day, Sunday, the city typically celebrates Pride at the Park Picnic celebration, which is held in Centennial Park (6th and Peoria) and runs from noon to 5 a.m. These family activities include bounce houses, Sports and games.
Tulsa Resources
Additionally, local gay bars, as well as gay-friendly restaurants, hotels and shops, will be packed with revelers during Pride weekend. Take a look at the visitor site produced by the city’s official tourism organization, the Tulsa CVB, for general travel advice.
