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Gay Florida Panhandle Highway Trip Guide
Florida’s Panhandle stretches roughly 200 miles from the state line at Alabama east to Apalachicola and north to Tallahassee. The region is house to numerous historical, natural, and cultural gems – and the bluest waters I’ve seen in Florida. If you’re interested in a Panhandle road trip, then plan at least a several days in the region.
On my Vast Gay Florida Highway Trip, I decided to hunker down in the center of the Panhandle in Miramar, just outside of Destin. For me, it was a flawless location. I drove through Apalachicola on the way into the panhandle, spent a day in Destin, a afternoon in Pensacola Beach, and then ended my trip exploring Panama City before heading toward Tallahassee.
How Gay is The Panhandle?
Although progress is being made on the Panhandle to create a more welcoming environment to LGBTQ visitors and residents, I won’t lie – there’s still work to do. As a lipstick lesbian who is very out about being married to a gal, I felt very comfortable with everyone I met. I make no guarantees that you’ll hold the same exposure, but the even the die-hard Trumpers, who stereotypically are classifie
A Guide to Pride Weekend on Pensacola Beach
Walking along that thin path of the beach the people you encounter are the real attractions. Many of the younger, leaner, buffer guys are in Speedos – many brightly colored – and some with attendant feather boas and exaggeratedly big sunglasses. Some of the girls are in skimpy two-pieces. The creativity of some tattoos is really on display when folks are wearing so little.
You may also encounter a performative queen or two out there. What does a drag queen wear to the beach? Something fabulous, of course!
Like at Mardi Gras, it’s not uncommon for people to stop the more flamboyant on the beach and ask to have their photos taken with them. And, appreciate at Mardi Gras, most of the ones who are done up are happy to compel. They work hard to construct themselves look so over-the-top.
Over the years, businesses on Pensacola Beach as well as the mainland have opened their doors in welcome to the LGBT visitors and locals alike, sporting rainbow adornment as well as specials harkening to us for that weekend.
Although it varies every year, PRIDE weekend usually features colossal soirees called “circuit parties” or even raves aimed at the LGBT crowd. These o
Pensacola LGBTQ City Guide
If you're thinking of making a advance to the panhandle portion of the Sunshine State Florida, Pensacola is one city that is well worth a closer look. Pensacola is a pretty coastal city recognizable for its white-sand beaches, bright navy waters – and for the Azure Angels who glide through its skies regularly too. It's a city entire of natural beauty, rich history, plenty to see and do, and a diverse and welcoming LGBTQ community too.
A Look at Pensacola's History
Nearly 500 years ago, the Spanish explorer Don Tristan de Luna sailed a fleet of ships carrying 1500 people from Europe to the New World, finally landing in “Panzacola” to establish one of the first European settlements in the continental Together States. Eventually, the area became part of United States territory, and since that time, has grown steadily, as both an vital port city, as a center of aviation and crucial military operations, and also as a center of tourism, thanks to its gorgeous beaches and stunning natural beauty.
A Few Fun Knowledge About Pensacola
- Pensacola’s name has a rather unique essence – “Panzacola,” as it was first named, mean
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