Whether you are a tourist or a townie there is always more to learn about southwest Pennsylvania. Rivers of Steel is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1992 to honor the region’s culture after the death of the steel mills.

From the iconic Pittsburgh sports mascots decked out in rainbow gear to the gigantic Pride flag making its way through Downtown to the North Shore and the hoards of people following it, it was clear that the city came out to support the LGBTQ+ community. But Pittsburgh’s Pride parade wasn’t always this dynamic.