What is Pride Week?:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Pride Events in the United States commemorate the Stonewall Riots, marking the first time that gays fought back physically against police harassment and entrapment. The Stonewall Riots occurred on June 27 - 29, 1969 outside the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village. These riots are considered responsible for initiating the modern queer liberation movement worldwide. Pride Week seeks to publicize the successes and struggles for equality by the queer community.
What Is There To Do During Pride Week?:
- Pride Rally in Bryant Park: June 20 from 2-6 p.m.
- 26th Annual Garden Party: June 22 6-10 p.m.
- Rapture on the River: June 27 from 6 - 11 p.m.
- Lesbian & Gay Pride Run: June 27 at 9 a.m.
- 40th Annual Pride March: June 28 at 12 p.m.
- Dance on the Pier: June 28 from 4 - 11 p.m.
Pride Week Schedule of Events:
