City to make SA’s Gay Strip as Cultural Heritage District [Video]

This follows more than 10 years of advocacy by Pride SA to recognize the cultural significance of the neighborhood off North Main between Ashby and Euclid.

What began in 2004 as a two-block event has grown to one of the largest celebrations in the Alamo City.

This year, there’s an even bigger reason to cheer. A special cultural designation is in the works for this district, regarded as a focal point for San Antonio’s LGBTQIA+ community.

Leaders within Pride SA, the longest-running Pride organization in San Antonio which puts on the Pride Parade, wanted people to recognize the cultural significance of this neighborhood off North Main between Ashby and Euclid.

It’s diverse with a long LGBTQIA+ history.

Leaders of Pride SA believes the area deserves official recognition that celebrates the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community.

After more than 10 years of advocating for this designation, the city will officially start the process this weekend at the Pride …