Ready for a bash?

Spanning more than 10-square blocks of the Gayborhood, Philadelphia’s enormous Outfest returns for its 24th year this Sunday, October 12 from noon to 7 p.m.

Outfest, which is one of the largest National Coming Out Day Festivals in the world, brings a full-blown festival and multi-street block party to the Gayborhood.

Celebrate the city’s marvelous LGBT community with music, alfresco eats and drinks, live performances, shopping, outdoor dance parties and much more all along the downtown streets. The festival will fill areas from Spruce Street to Walnut Street from Juniper to Quince streets. Click here for the complete festival map.

More than 100 of the city’s community groups, national organizations, bars and restaurants are slated to set up shop with giveaways, games and information for the festival. Participants include Sugarhouse Casino, William Way LGBT Community Center, Tavern on Camac and Philly AIDS Thrift. The full list of participants is available right here

The main stage, located at 13th and Locust streets near Woody’s, hosts live entertainment of all sort all day long. Guests can look forward to everything from a high-heel race and a belly dance show to award ceremonies and a pet show.

Head to 13th and Spruce streets for a flea market promising clothing, jewelry, decor and more. For more shopping, visit 12th and Locust streets for an array of pride-centric goods at Pride Central.

Festivalgoers will also find an outdoor bar outside of Woody’s, an alfresco dance party in front of Tabu and karaoke outside of Knock.

While the festival technically ends at 7 p.m., the party hardly stops then. Count on Outfest parties continuing until the wee hours at bars and restaurants throughout the Gayborhood.

Looking for more on the Gayborhood? Check right here for even more ideas on ways to spend the weekend.

Outfest

When: Sunday, October 12, noon-7 p.m.

Where: Throughout the Gayborhood; Main Stage is located at 13th and Locust Streets

Cost: Free

More info: www.phillygaypride.org