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HB2 is now dead and gone. You can also follow me on Instagram OutontheOBX or Facebook for more info on local businesses, events, attractions, and more. Plan your Outer Banks gay getaway with our LGBTQ+ friendly itinerary. It is more liberal than most parts of the state, but not quite as liberal gay the cities; the Outer Banks does tend to lean conservative in general.

As I sit in a coffee shop writing this, I see a woman walk in with a rainbow Pride flag patch on her jacket. All of this makes for a surprisingly cosmopolitan environment that obx welcoming to everyone. They were two of only twelve republicans in the US Senate to do so.

What is OBX Pridefest? By continuing to use our site you agree to our Privacy Policy. But what I love most about the Outer Banks is the laidback vibe, the natural beauty, and its feeling of remoteness. Much of this did not exist when I first came out in But it seems that more people are visibly out and proud these days.

The gay beach was originally at Coquina Beach on Bodie Island starting in the s, where actors from The Lost Colony would spend their days off work. And again, the Outer Banks is its own place. The Main Event Our main event is the FREE, Family-Friendly, Pride Festival on Saturday, September 13th from PM at Roanoke Island Festival Park.

In the same coffee shop I just ran into a gay neighbor who introduced me to his boyfriend visiting from out of town. The bathroom here pictured below has a gender-neutral sign that conveys an inclusive attitude. Gay Beach There is a decades-long history of LGBT+ people congregating on Outer Banks beaches.

Hey there, I'm Out on the Outer Banks! The festival includes bands, drag performances, entertainers, local restaurants, adult. The Southern beaches which include Cape Hatteras National Seashore and all of Hatteras Island may have a gay different feeling, but they are absolutely worth visiting as well.

And similar to myself, many locals have lived in other places and travel often, especially in the off-season. North Carolina is considered a swing state as opposed to most other southern states that are conservative strongholds. These things combined are what draw a diversity of people from around the world, and with that diversity comes a very welcoming atmosphere.

Many visitors come from Washington D. Particularly in the summer months, there are visitors and seasonal workers who travel from all over the world to stay here. We produce our free, family-friendly annual Outer Banks Pride Festival annually drawing in nearly 1, obx to the beaches of Dare County every year since we began in OBX Pride, Inc.

is a (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to the cultural enrichment of our local community and Outer Banks vacationers. Discover inclusive hotels, queer-owned eateries, OBX Pride events, and the best small towns to explore with pride. The Outer Banks is a unique vacation destination with much to offer, no matter who you are.

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Outer Banks Pridefest is a gay pride festival, FULL of events and ALL INCLUSIVE for all LGBTQ folks and our supporters and friends! A melting pot of people. For updates on meetup times and locations, check out their Facebook group OBX Gay Daze and follow Out on the Outer Banks on Instagram.

The vibe here is laidback and mellow. Find more of my blog posts and my online shop at OutontheOBX. My family has personally hosted seasonal workers in years past, which allowed me to make friends from Thailand, China, Taiwan, Jamaica, Macedonia, Ukraine, Turkey, and elsewhere.