So, while Gay Pride is a fun celebration with parades, concerts and parties, it has a much deeper meaning as it represents the the beginning of the gay rights movement and the fight for equality in the LGBTQ community today. The aftermath helped band together the gay community and began a movement that continues to this day. While the main part of the riots took place on the first two nights and involved over 1,000 supporters, the uprising lasted until July 3. On the night of June 28, the police decided to raid the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in Greenwich Village, and instead of accepting it, the patrons decided to fight back.

At the time, there was a general anti-gay sentiment within the legal system and it was common practice to raid gay bars and make things difficult for the community. Taking place in 1969 from June 28 to July 3, The Stonewall Uprising refers to an incident that happened in New York City. The Pride Parades take place at the end of June every year, near the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising (also known as the Stonewall riots). While it is a celebration, it is also a reminder of one of the most significant events that led to the Gay Liberation Movement. San Francisco Pride Parade A celebration of the LGBTQ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary & queer), Pride Parades were built from humble, yet historic beginnings.