Gay Pride has originated from gay people rising against oppression and actually getting out onto the streets and shouting out to the world that we do, as LGBTQ people, exist. It all started with the Stonewall riots in 1969; the Stonewall Inn being a popular gay venue in New York where there was an uprising alliance of LGBTQ people against the police who were targetting them with abuse.
Today Pride events in some form are held in many large cities around the world, including the United Kingdom.
How can I get involved? What should I expect from a Pride event? Where are they held and when?
Check out our events calendar for a list of upcoming events around the country.
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