LGBTQ culture in San Antonio

American and LGBT pride flags over Pegasus Nightclub, San Antonio, 2025

LGBT culture in the US city of San Antonio, Texas, is prevalent within the city, especially the Downtown area. ^[1] LGBT people have been present in the area since the 1940s. ^[2] San Antonio Country was a popular gay bars in the 1970s. ^[3]

There is a large concentration of LGBT people, especially gay people in St. Mary's Strip, colloquially referred to as "The Strip". ^[4] The Pride Cultural Heritage District was established in 2025. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

References

1. Catalano, Robin (2022-06-09). "The Surprising History of San Antonio's Thriving LGBTQ+ Scene". Condé Nast Traveler. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
2. "Derelict Spaces and Country Places: The Emergence of San Antonio's Queer Community, 1940s-1970s". McNay Art Museum - Transamerica/n. 2019-06-12. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
3. Nowlin, Sanford. "UTSA archivist's work shines a light on San Antonio's queer nightlife going back to the early 1900s". San Antonio Current. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
4. Nesbitt, Dylan Collins, Myra Arthur, Misael Gomez, Gavin (2022-06-28). "How did the strip on Main Street become San Antonio's gay district? KSAT Explains". KSAT. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
5. Sanchez, Zaria Oates, Emilio (2025-06-05). "San Antonio HDRC approves, endorses new Pride Cultural Heritage District". KSAT. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
6. Torres, Raquel (2024-07-19). "San Antonio gathers LGBTQ cultural history of North Main Avenue for cultural designation". San Antonio Report. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
7. "'A feather in our cap': Process begins to designate SA's Gay Strip as a Cultural Heritage District". kens5.com. 2024-06-28. Retrieved 2025-06-07.