Additionally, memorials are often held to commemorate those in the LGBTQ community who have been lost due to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS.īelow, we’re going to look back at the history of Pride Month and go over some of the ways you can keep the tradition going even in our highly unusual circumstances. Millions of people flock to cities to participate in massive displays of pride. Today, Pride Month is celebrated with parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia, concerts, and marches. Gay Pride Day soon grew to encompass an entire month focused on uniting public displays of gay pride and social activism. The Stonewall Riots are recognized as a critical tipping point in the gay liberation movement that ignited the modern fight for LGBTQ rights in the United States.Įach year, celebrations expanded to include more American cities and longer demonstrations. This celebration marked the one year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a series of spontaneous demonstrations by members of the gay community in response to a police raid of the Stonewall Inn.
The first celebration was hosted in New York City on June 28, 1970, when thousands marched in the streets celebrating what was originally called “Gay Pride Day.”
LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) Pride Month is celebrated in June of each year.
