In fact, the city’s been listed by Advocate magazine as one of the Ten Queerest Cities in America (gayer than L.A.-take that, Southern Cali!) … The city holds one of the biggest and best-attended Pride parades and festivals around, with Pride Week festivities attracting tens of thousands of participants who light up the downtown scene in full rainbow-hued regalia.
In a state known for its religious zeal, Salt Lake City serves as a bastion of progressiveness, playfulness, and pride. Sure, a statue of the Mormon angel Moroni stands prominent watch over downtown Salt Lake City, but he might trade his trumpet for dancing shoes if he realized what a fantastic LGBTQ-friendly nightlife the town has today. Drink it In: Salt Lake’s Gay Bar Scene Is Growing, Thriving, and Never Looking Back
