Proud to support Pride

Join one of the many Pride festivals taking place throughout the country this summer and show your support for LGBT community.

The Stonewall Rebellion of 1969 is widely considered the beginning of the modern LGBT rights movement. The six-day riot, which began inside of the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City, was the breaking point of years of tensions between police and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

After the Stonewall riots, many LGBT people—even those that did not witness the rebellion—were inspired to contribute to the cause. Gay rights had entered the national spotlight.

The first gay pride march was held on June 28, 1970, covering 51 blocks from Christopher Street to Central Park. Today, LGBT pride parades are held annually in multiple cities and countries throughout the world.

The pride movement has furthered the cause of gay rights by lobbying politicians, registering voters and increasing visibility to educate on issues important to LGBT communities.

Some of the Pride events taking place throughout the country are listed below:

July 3 - London Pride & Rally www.pridelondon.org

July 9th-11th - Sparkle - the national transgender celebration www.sparkle.org.uk

July 17th - Northern Pride - Newcastle upon Tyne www.npride.org.uk

July 17th - Glasgow Pride www.prideglasgow.co.uk

July 31st - Nottingham Pride www.nottinghampride.co.uk

July 31st - Norwich Pride www.norwichpride.org.uk

August 1st - Leeds Pride www.leedspride.com

August 7th - Brighton & Hove Pride - parade and party in the park www.brightonpride.org

August 7th - Liverpool Pride www.liverpoolpride.co.uk 

August 21st - Bristol Pride www.pridebristol.com

August 21st - Doncaster Pride www.doncasterpride.co.uk

August 28th - Cornwall Pride - Truro / Manchester Pride www.cornwallpride.co.uk www.manchesterpride.com