Street
the strip
What does the strip mean?
The stretch of Cedar Springs Road through Oak Lawn that's been the heart of gay Dallas for decades — bars, drag, Pride staging, the whole scene. Calling it 'the Strip' is the local shorthand; if you have to ask which strip, you're not from there.
"Pre-game at home, then Ubering down to the Strip by ten."
Origin
Cedar Springs Road / Oak Lawn district, established as Dallas's LGBTQ+ hub since the 1970s.
Frequently asked questions
What does "the Strip" refer to in Dallas?
It's Cedar Springs Road, Dallas's main LGBTQ+ nightlife corridor in Oak Lawn.
How do you use "the Strip" in a sentence?
"We're heading down to the Strip for drinks in Oak Lawn."
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