When Did Pride Month Begin
Pride Month is observed every June to commemorate the Stonewall uprising, which began on June 28, 1969, in New York City. The first Pride marches took place in 1970, marking the one-year anniversary of the uprising.
How Pride Month Started
The Stonewall Inn raid sparked several days of protests and demonstrations led by transgender women of color, gay activists, and other members of the LGBTQ+ community. These events are widely regarded as a turning point in the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
Why June Is Pride Month
June was chosen to honor the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising and the first Pride marches. Over time, June became the global month for LGBTQ+ visibility, advocacy, and celebration, with events held in cities around the world.
For more background on the history of Pride and LGBTQ+ rights milestones, see the Human Rights Campaign Pride Month overview.
