Daily News | Drag queen story time comes to Independence Hall
, and the Visit Philly ad will air at the Philadelphia Gay News Pride Brunch and Stonewall Awards the same day.More LGBTQ events are being held in places like West Chester, Upper Darby, and Lancaster. ‘There aren’t just LGBTQ+ people in cities.’
About two-thirds of LGBTQ travelers said they considered Philadelphia an LGBTQ-friendly destination, according to a recent Ipsos market research survey provided to Visit Philly. Tourism officials said they hope to increase that percentage with the latest ad campaign, as well as year-round marketing efforts to reach LGBTQ communities.
“It’s our responsibility as the organization marketing Philadelphia to ensure our efforts promoting the city are a direct reflection of our residents and those we invite to visit,” said Neil Frauenglass, chief marketing officer at Visit Philadelphia. The drag story time clip was filmed not only in front of Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, but also on the site of
At the end of the ad, the words “In Pursuit of A More Perfect Union” appear on the screen, with the word
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