Overview
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Dallas boasts two thriving LGBT neighborhoods, just minutes from downtown. Each has a unique atmosphere that radiates through the people and businesses in the neighborhood.
Oak Lawn
For nearly 30 years, Oak Lawn has been the epicenter of all the LGBT action in Dallas. The Cedar Springs strip is filled with a variety of restaurants, cafes, specialty stores, and a blend of LGBT bars and night clubs, all within a two block walking distance. Throughout the Oak Lawn neighborhood you will encounter many different gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses.
Oak Lawn has several free outdoor events each year that attract thousands of people. Easter in the Park invites anyone and everyone to picnic on the grounds of Lee Park while watching a Pooch Parade and listening to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra perform live. The Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade is the pinnacle of Dallas Pride, as the parade runs down Cedar Springs Road to Lee Park.
Our LGBT community also enjoys the annual Oak Lawn Halloween Street Party. The Saturday before Halloween each year, thousands gather along the Cedar Springs strip to party and show off their fabulously designed costumes.
Bishop Arts District
Another of our popular gayborhoods is the Bishop Arts District, where arts and dining seamlessly blend together, creating a charming and evolving area. Here you will find an array of art galleries, restaurants and shops situated along a city block. If you're looking to move to Dallas, the Bishop Arts District is a cozy community nestled just southwest of downtown.
Nonprofits and Media
A strong, cooperative LGBT community is one of the top reasons many admire Dallas.
Our city boasts many LGBT organizations that strive to educate and offer assistance to our community. From LGBT youth groups to health awareness, support, and practically everything in between, Dallas continues to shine with pride.
When it comes to local gay and lesbian media, the Dallas Voice is the premier source for gay and lesbian news and entertainment. Since its launch in 1984, the newspaper has grown to a weekly readership of more than 50,000. New issues are published weekly and distributed to the public across North Texas. An online version is also available at www.dallasvoice.com.
