Faces of Philly Pride 2015: An Instagram Photo Essay

One of the most beautiful things about Pride is that, no matter where in Philly you celebrate, it’s an annual reminder that it really is a full community of so many different types: Every gender, sexuality, color, and social status come together for the same reason. Sure, at first glance, there’s a heck of a lot of half-naked dudes strutting on stages, but when you pull back the layers, you can see the faces of Pride are so varied and so beautiful, that it’s hard to ignore. We were keeping a close eye on your Instagram pictures today and selected a collection to share with you that we think captures that essence of variety, and what Pride is all about.

#Repost @atticyouthcenter with @repostapp. ・・・ Yay Philly Pride! #lgbtqyouth #OK2BU #phillypride

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 9:01am PDT

#Repost @galaeiphilly with @repostapp. ・・・ queering up for #galaeipride #phillypride #queer #latino

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 9:02am PDT

#Repost @spectrumphilly with @repostapp. ・・・ #JewishPhillyPride #queerjews #LGBTJEWS #spectrumphilly #allies #israelinphilly #JPROUD

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 9:03am PDT

Love this! #Repost @ophi13 with @repostapp. ・・・ #ForeverProud #TDbank

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 9:04am PDT

#Repost @lukegrooms1 with @repostapp. ・・・ @itsbevbitch @satineharlow Pride

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 9:06am PDT

#Repost @tlbtb with @repostapp. ・・・ Getting girls out of a hotel room is a chore. #phillypride here we come! @gphilly_gay

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 9:58am PDT

#Repost @timbalingling with @repostapp. ・・・ We’re very serious about #pride #pride2015 #phillypride #venturevariety #sleepover

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 9:59am PDT

#Repost @keithgotstiles with @repostapp. ・・・ Happy Pride Philly! #philly #gay #pride

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 9:59am PDT

#Repost @galaeiphilly with @repostapp. ・・・ #galaeipride #gay #latino #phillypride

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 10:02am PDT

#Repost @atticyouthcenter with @repostapp. ・・・ #phillypride #OK2BU #wearesobeautiful

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 11:31am PDT

#Repost @mattforrest_ with @repostapp. ・・・ Proud. So lucky to have this fool with me in Philadelphia. #phillypride #pride #philadelphiyasss #Philly

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 11:33am PDT

#Repost @scottbarnes29 with @repostapp. ・・・ #HappyFlagDay & #HappyPride!

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 11:34am PDT

#Repost @connormcandrews with @repostapp. ・・・ Gay Pride Color Guard. Obsessed. #pride #phillypride #nailedit

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 11:35am PDT

#Repost @mistorfahrenheit with @repostapp. ・・・ #pride

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 11:37am PDT

#Repost @galaeiphilly with @repostapp. ・・・ amazing #orgullo #phillypride #latino #galaeipride #queer

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 11:40am PDT

#Repost @frowles with @repostapp. ・・・ All of the #phillypride

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 11:48am PDT

#Repost @guynextdoor83 with @repostapp. ・・・ #phillypride

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 11:52am PDT

#Repost @annalinaaagenes with @repostapp. ・・・ #PhillyPride: The @YouCanPlayTeam, @philadelphia_soul, #BeTrue, and the Courage Game are all represented in this selfie.

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 12:06pm PDT

#Repost @hrcgreaterphila with @repostapp. ・・・ Come say hi at #phillypride! #weareHRC #pride #philly #pennslanding

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 12:09pm PDT

#Repost @thegaylawyer with @repostapp. ・・・ #gotgay? #priderocks #gayphilly #phillygaylaw #phillygaypride #gphilly

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 12:38pm PDT

#Repost @apcrowley with @repostapp. ・・・ @tjohn266

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 12:39pm PDT

#Repost @jimfkenney with @repostapp. ・・・ Happy Pride Philadelphia! #phillypride

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 1:09pm PDT

#Repost @lu_luvs_u with @repostapp. ・・・ Happy #Pride from my family to yours! #pitbullsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #pibble #amstaff #hrc #friskyinphilly #phillypride #gaypride #pridepup #amstaff #philadelphia

A photo posted by G Philly (@gphilly_gay) on Jun 14, 2015 at 1:10pm PDT