Over time, the day turned into an entire month of celebrations and remembrances - and thus Pride Month was born. Why is Pride Month celebrated in June?īefore Pride Month, there was Gay Pride Day, which was first celebrated on June 28, 1970. Although it runs through June 30, Pride Month typically wraps up with a series of events scheduled on or around June 28, the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. The day is dedicated to celebrating trans people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by trans people worldwide. Then make sure to mark some of these special events on your calendar, so you don't miss a thing! When is Pride Month? Keep reading to find out when Pride Month is, plus why we started celebrating in the first place.
No matter how you choose to observe Pride Month, one thing's for sure: You don't want to miss out on the important events and awareness days. The parades and marches may get the most attention (and understandably so), but you can also show your support by shaping young minds with inclusive books or posting your favorite LGBTQ quotes on social media for all to see.
