The first Sunday in October is when San Francisco’s Castro district which is the centre of the city’s of gay community holds what has become a gay institution in this gayest of cities.

This lively street fair was orginally started by legendary gay rights activist Harvey Milk as a protest event but has become one of the largest street parties for which San Francisco is renowned and regularly attracts thousands of people who come to celebrate and browse the stalls. Of course there is also plenty of entertainment on offer to keep the crowds entertained who come along in various states of undress to enjoy the fun of this unique event.