| Gay PrideGay Pride History & Events Calendar- What is Gay Pride?
Gays in a growing number of cities and countries participate in annual parades, festivals and events collectively called gay pride. Most gay prides span from a few days to over a week and are filled with dances, volunteer and social events and highly publicized parades. These pride events are organized by local charities or volunteer organizations. View this year's Gay Pride Calendar.
- History of Gay Pride
The first gay pride parade in 1969, known as the March on Stonewall, started as a protest against discrimination and violence against gays in New York City. Today, pride events have become an annual ritual and have grown to include thousands of gay and gay-friendly participants, not to mention hundreds of spectators. Many gays and lesbians dress in bright colors, head-to-toe leather or sometimes next to nothing. But regardless of the attire, all of the participants join the festivities to remind the world that gays deserve the same rights as others and people should be free to live their own lifestyle, void of judgement or hate. Gay pride is also a symbol of solidarity and an opportunity to express the vivid personalities which reflect the diverse gay communities throughout the world. During this time (and in many places year round), the skies are covered with the gay pride flags and banners, the symbol of gay solidarity and freedom.
- Meaning and History of The Gay Pride or Rainbow Flag
The gay pride flag was designed by Gilbert Baker and debuted at the 1978 San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Freedom Day Parade. Read more about the origin of the gay pride flag!
Also, Did you know that each color on the gay pride flag has a different meaning? See what each color represents here!
- Gay Pride Calendar
Find a gay pride event near you!
- Join The Discussion:
Every year as cities ramp up for pride, I overhear gays vocalizing stronger and stronger opinions about the parade and pride events. At the mere mention of pride, someone either passionately expresses their excitement and anticipation or their disgust for the yearly ritual. What's your opinion?
- "I do get quite uncomfortable when I see the rantings and ravings going on at gay pride parades and I do use the term 'pride' lightly." Join this Discussion!
- "No! Gay Pride Parades are not an embarrassment. If it were not for
the Queens and the flamboyant segment of our community, we would
not be as far as we are today." Join this Discussion!
- Take the Gay Pride Poll!
Will you participate in gay pride this year? Cast your vote!
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