EDGE Publications, which includes EDGEBoston.com, is a group of editors, writers, artists and promoters dedicated to the goal of presenting news and information to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community in a fair, entertaining, non-conglomerate format. Sites include EDGEBoston.com, EDGEPtown.com and EDGEProvidence. Based in Boston, the network of GLBT portals extend across the country including EDGEChicago, EDGESanFrancisco and the new EDGELasVegas.

Owned by NYC-based HX Media, the Boston-based GLBT newspaper formerly known as IN Newsweekly is now the New England Blade. Jake Spencer, once publisher of The Washington Blade, has joined the publication as General Manager.

One of the last true "leather" bars in the once predominately gay South End. Eagle is not fancy, but still a gay male destination. Hours: Daily 3pm-2am, from noon on Sundays

The Boston Pride parade takes places Saturday, June 14th at 12 noon, rain or shine! The parade begins on Tremont Street near Clarendon Street.

The Boston Pride 2008 parade takes places Saturday, June 14th at 12 noon, rain or shine! The parade begins on Tremont Street near Clarendon Street. Staging: Tremont Street between Rutland and Clarendon from 7 a.m. to Noon. Route: Tremont St, Berkeley St, Boylston St, Charles St, Beacon St, Tremont St, Cambridge St to City Hall Plaza Destaging: Cambridge St.

Shawmut Design And Construction [Map 7] Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Wainwright Bank & Trust Co (Dartmouth Street) [Map 8] Bank of America [Map 9] Hyatt Regency [Map 10] Bay Windows [Map 1] The Boston Phoenix EDGE Publications [Map 1] Macy's [Map 11] Borders Books Music Movies & Cafe Downtown Crossing Association [Map 12] Faneuil Hall Market Place Starbucks Coffee (Charles Street and Beacon Street) [Map 13] Zipcar - click to see locations Club Cafe [Map 14]

Bay Windows is a free weekly newspaper geared toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgendered reader. Bay Windows is distributed each Thursday & Friday all over the Boston area. For information on home delivery of Bay Windows, please contact subscription@baywindows.com

Boston's Gay Sports Bar The only Sports Bar in Boston dedicated to the gay crowd, the Fritz lounge is one of the hottest gay bars in the South End. The Fritz can be found in the South End on Chandler Street, and plays a vital part in the Boston Gay Pride parade every year.

Originally founded in 1991 by Michael Aplin to honor his life partner Geoffrey Seelen, this long-time favorite from Boston's Back Bay recently reopened in Roslindale Square with all a familiar panache reminiscent from its days on Tremont Street. This Washington Street hot spot has a to-die-for menu boasting yummy comfort foods ranging from its spinach & artichoke appetizer dip served with tortilla chips ($7.95) and its tasty chicken saltimbocca chicken plate seared with proscuitto, capers, spinach, balsamic mushrooms served atop mashed potatoes ($14.95). While the food is stellar, it's Geoffrey's funky-chic ambiance, friendly staff and outdoor patio area that will having you coming back for more.