The Stonewall Uprising was a pivotal moment for the Gay Liberation Movement in America. The venues that did accommodate LGBTQ+ people were often owned by the Mafia during that time, due to their illegal nature. Origins of Pride Monthįew establishments welcomed LGBTQ+ people in 1950s and 1960s in the United States and those venues were considered illegal. Pride Month is celebrated in the month of June each year to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, New York City, according to Library of Congress (LOC).

Here are some of the key questions about the month-long celebration answered: When Is Pride Month? The main symbol of Pride is a rainbow flag to reflect the diversity of the movement and denote the spectrum of gender and sexuality.

June marks Pride Month, where millions will gather at marches and carnivals in cities across the globe to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and the impact that these communities have had nationally and internationally.įrom New York to Cape Town to Tel Aviv, the celebrations are held all over the world.