Pride Month

LGBT Pride Month, often shortened to Pride Month, is a month, typically June, dedicated to celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride. Pride Month began after the Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests in 1969.

This article is about the month observing LGBT pride. For the concept in general, see LGBT pride.

LGBT Pride Month
A 2018 pride parade in San Francisco, California
TypeCultural
ObservancesCelebration of LGBT pride, rights, and culture
DateJune
FrequencyAnnual
First time1970 (1970)
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