Throughout the summer, cities around the world will host Pride, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and honoring the history and losses they’ve experienced. If you are looking for the most colorful, jubilant and cultural Pride festivals this year, head to these top spots. What is Pride? Pride events are an opportunity for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and other queer individuals to come together.
The LGBTQ+ community and their allies celebrate their unique identities and history while promoting LGBTQ+ activism and awareness. The first Pride march took place in June 1970 to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising of the previous year. These riots, ignited by a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City, marked a pivotal moment in the history of gay rights and led to a surge of activism and support for LGBTQ+ rights in the following decades.
Pride events quickly spread around the world. Today’s Pride events include parades, festivals, protests and parties, often lasting several days. While hundreds of towns and cities host their own events, these are the top cities and best countries to visit for Pride celebrations.
Pride festivals around the United States June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the U.S. and many cities honor the month with marches and festivals.
Attend events from coast to coast, including historic Pride celebrations, throughout the month of June. Celebrate LGBTQIA+ history at NYC Pride Pride started in New York City after the Stonewall Uprising in G.
