International Pride Day
About this event
International Pride Day on June 28 commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City, celebrating LGBTQ+ identities, equality, community resilience, and human rights worldwide.
Interesting facts about International Pride Day
The original rainbow flag was designed in 1978 by artist Gilbert Baker in San Francisco, with each color representing an aspect of life and harmony.
The first Christopher Street Liberation Day march took place in New York City on June 28, 1970, marking the first anniversary of Stonewall.
The São Paulo Pride Parade in Brazil is officially recognized as the largest Pride celebration in the world, regularly exceeding 3 million attendees.
The Stonewall Inn was designated a U.S. National Monument by President Barack Obama in 2016.
The entire month of June is observed globally as Pride Month with parades, cultural festivals, and human rights rallies.
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