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Let's explore the queer roots of DTLA, from the Kuuyat of the Tongva people, to the "pansy craze" of the Great Depression, the successful overthrow of the Briggs Initiative of 1978, and the first documented LGBTQ+ uprising in the United States.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet at the Yaanga Park sign at 525 N Los Angeles St, across the street from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument.
We will end our time together at Pershing Square, 532 S Olive St.
Itinerary
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1
Learn about the ceremonies and other ways the indigenous Tongva people celebrated queer people, or Kuuyat.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The oldest theatre in Los Angeles which hosted masked balls as early as 1881.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
The Last Bookstore (Pass by)
The largest bookstore on the West Coast
Admission ticket free -
Angels Flight Railway (Pass by)
The shortest railroad in the world!
Admission ticket free -
Grand Central Market (Pass by)
Find every cuisine imaginable!
Admission ticket free -
3Pershing Square
The epicenter of the historic underground gay scene known as "The Run" and the site of many LGBTQ+ rights demonstrations.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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