Ah, Gay Paree. It’s an expression firmly anchored into the collective imagination that speaks to the fin-de-siecle period wherein Paris became known as the capital of pleasure. Today, say Gay Paree and it almost certainly refers to and evokes a more modern understanding. Joining me today to talk about gay culture, history and the continuing fight for acceptance is Dr. Bryan Pirolli, a fellow Philadelphian, journalist, and the founder of the tour company, the Gay Locals.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Gay Locals: https://www.thegaylocals.com

Rainbow crowsswalks in Paris: http://www.thegaylocals.com/blog/15/6/2018/rainbow-crosswalks-project-paris-pride

The Gay Games: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/12/sports/paris-gay-games-2018.html

Vandalism : https://www.dw.com/en/vandals-hit-paris-plaque-for-frances-last-executed-gays/a-44976704

Hidalgo fights homophobia https://www.out.com/news-opinion/2018/7/05/paris-mayor-snaps-homophobia-makes-rainbow-crosswalks-permanent