Henri David and Mayor Michael Nutter on the main stage, 13th & Locust, during OutFest in Philadelphia on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. Thousands swarmed several blocks that were closed to traffic. Nutter proclaimed “What a city!” before presenting the OutProud Award to Metropolitan Community Church.

Ronda Goldfein, executive director of the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania, after being honored with the first Outproud Friend award at OutFest.