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Jun 24, 2024 · Why it matters: In Virginia, 6% of the population identifies as LGBTQ — the highest rate in the Southeast. By the numbers: There were 16,603 married same-sex couples in Virginia as of 2022, per the American Community Survey (ACS), up from nearly 5,167 in 2013.
Between 2014 and 2018, same-sex couples made up 11,360 of the 300,865 marriages performed in Virginia, or about 3.8%. Virginia Beach registered the most same-sex marriages of any locality at 1,155, followed by Norfolk at 849 and Richmond at 564.
1. Arlington. Washington, DC leads the nation in adults who identify as gay or lesbian, at about 10 percent. It’s no surprise that some of the best towns in Virginia for LGBT families are located in the DC metropolitan area. Advocate Magazine ranked Arlington at number 10 on its list of “Gayest Cities in America” in 2014.
Learn about Virginia’s Queer history, statewide, and wear your Virginia is for Lovers Pride Gear! Use our 2024 VA State Pride Guide to festivals and events to help plan your visit. Share what you LOVE @visitgayva (Instagram) and @VisitGayVA (X)
Located in King William County about 40 minutes northeast of Richmond and about 2 hours south of Washington DC, Zebulon’s Grotto is a bed & breakfast and tent camping area with woodland hiking and lakeside gazebos.
Jul 3, 2024 · The Senate has voted to advance a bill that would protect same-sex and interracial marriages under federal law, setting the legislation on a path to final passage. As of the beginning of this...
Gay guide to Virginia. Up to date information about gay bars, club, events, gay Pride and more in the state of Virginia.996.
