Gay louisville ky
By David Williams
Adapted from a chapter of his manual, Secrets of Old Louisville
Until recently, gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people were a relatively disguised subculture in Louisville as they were throughout most of the country. Even after the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York–the LGBT world’s Bastille–the local population remained discreet for years. Only in the 1980s did it begin making noise. Today they’re a visible part of the city, contributing in many ways to its leadership.
For years, Old Louisville was known by whispers as Kentucky’s gay mecca. Why? The theory is that when all of those old single-family mansions were getting cut up, absentee landlords weren’t too picky about renters; they just wanted the money. The neighborhood, which at one point had over 25,000 residents, was the perfect place to hide. One man, Richard A., had no trouble living in a same-sex bond with his lover in Old Louisville in the 1950s. The neighbors just didn’t want to know.
Homosexual sex was still against the law and could be punished by up to two years in prison in Kentucky, so the LGBT community had to be quiet. I
Louisville, Kentucky
Fun fact: my blog came to be after people were always surprised to learn that I was from Kentucky. I’ve learned to always preface that with “I live in Louisville.” Louisville has gotten quite a lot of attention over the last few years. From organism named a Top 10 Food City by National Geographic to our designation as a Top 10 Destination to Visit by Lonely Planet, we’re not a well-kept secret anymore.
A lesser-known fact is that we come in right behind Los Angeles for our percentage of same-sex attracted residents. Yes, you peruse that correctly. Louisville has the 11th highest percentage of residents that detect as gay. At 4.5 percent, we’re nearly a full percent over the national average of 3.6. While we’re definitely no San Francisco, yet, the city is as welcoming as they come. That makes Louisville the flawless destination for your next weekend getaway.
Where to Stay
Louisville has grown leaps and bounds over the last five years, and hotels are popping up left and right because of that. But the opening of the AC Hotel by Marriott in NuLu signified a change. It’s the first hotel to open in a neighborhood such as NuLu. The majority
Louisville's Place to Party
Kassandra
Hometown: Louisville, KY
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Karmen
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Fun Fact: Karmen’s thought of the perfect meeting is April 25th, because it’s not too scorching and not too cool. All you need is a light jacket
Leah
Hometown: Houston, TX
Fun Fact: Once roasted KISS front-man Gene Simmons alongside Chad Michaels as Diana Ross & Cher. Just Google "Drag Queens on Gene Simmons Show."
Lexi
Hometown: Florence, KY
Fun Fact: Lexi is a Multi-National title holder in competitive acting, an experienced pole dancer, and a proud Gay Farmer with a flock of pet chickens and 3 dogs.
Melody
Hometown: Hanover, IN
Fun Fact: Melody began her queenly career at Play Louisville while still in her Senior year of Lofty School.
Mykul
Hometown: Shepherdsville, KY
Fun Fact: Left-handed, Mykul has been entertaining for 14 years.
He's a five-time world champion cheerleader and three-time national cheerleading champion.
Shontelle
Hometown: Fort Myers, FL
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Louisville, Kentucky Gay City Manual - LGBTQ Events and Gayborhoods
Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Louisville is a urban area perhaps best known for being the home with the Kentucky Derby - and truly this urban area does offer the greatest three minutes of horse racing in the earth each May. But beyond its storied horse racing history, Louisville is a city with a loaded heritage and unique ego that offers so much to all who stay here and visit. It is an artsy steady city with an eclectic vibe, friendly people, and a growing and thriving LGBTQ community.
A Look at Louisville’s History
Established in 1778 by explorer George Rogers Clark, Louisville was named after King Louis XVI of France in appreciation for his assistance during the Revolutionary War. Although its initial growth was somewhat slow, with the advent of the steamboat in the early 1800s, growth began booming thanks to the city’s location on the Ohio River. By 1830, Louisville was the largest city in Kentucky. The city continued to grow and today is home to several businesses including Humana, Yum Brands, and UPS among others. It's also place to the University of Louisville and Bellarmine Univers
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