06/02/2026
Pride Month is celebrated every June to remember the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, which was a major turning point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the U.S. At first, people marked the last Sunday in June as “Gay Pride Day,” but over time it grew beyond just a single day.
As celebrations expanded in cities across the country, what started as one day turned into a whole month of events. Today, Pride includes things like parades, picnics, parties, workshops, concerts, and more—bringing millions of people together around the world. It’s also a time to honor and remember members of the LGBTQ+ community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS.
Pride Month as we know it today has also been shaped by important national recognition. In 1999, President Bill Clinton officially declared June as “Gay and Le***an Pride Month,” helping bring broader awareness and legitimacy to the celebration. Later, President Barack Obama expanded on that in 2011 by officially recognizing June as Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, making it more inclusive and continuing to elevate its importance.
At its core, Pride Month is all about recognizing the impact LGBTQ+ individuals have had on history—locally, nationally, and around the world—and celebrating the community’s resilience, progress, and continued fight for equality.
Learn more and show your support for the LGBTQIA+ community at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/pride/
