Pride Month Starts This Weekend: Here Are The Top 5 Things You Need To Know About When It Is And What It Means
- It's officially June 1st, so "when is pride month" is answered every single year: the entire month of June is celebrated globally as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, kicking off this Saturday.
- The timing honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, a pivotal moment in the fight for gay rights that happened in late June, which led to the first Pride marches in 1970.
- Most major cities host their Pride parades and festivals in late June to directly tie back to the Stonewall anniversary, but some hold events earlier or later in the month to avoid heat or conflicts.
- You can find your local Pride schedule by searching your city name plus "Pride 2024" online—many events are free, family-friendly, and include parades, concerts, and educational workshops.
- Beyond the parties, Pride Month remains a powerful time for advocacy, raising awareness about ongoing issues like anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, and celebrating the diversity of the community with a focus on inclusivity and remembrance.