Pride celebrations spark debate after viral post asks 'when is pride month' and gets confusing answers from users.
As June approaches, a social media user's simple question 'when is pride month' has gone viral, leading to a flood of mixed responses. Many incorrectly claim it's in July, while others insist it's a month-long event starting in May. The confusion stems from a fake national holiday calendar circulating online, which lists Pride Month in March. Fact-checkers confirm that Pride Month is officially recognized in June, commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Riots, though some local events may extend into other months. The viral snippet also highlights a false claim that the date was changed to avoid controversy. No such change has been made, and the core facts remain unchanged.