[1] Pride Month is observed in June in the United States, coinciding with the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests.

He noted that while the first marches were more akin to a protest than a celebration, it helped to remind people of LGBT communities and how they may include one's family and friends.

[5] Transgender women and people of color, including Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and Stormé DeLarverie, were largely excluded or silenced during the early marches, despite their prominent participation in the initial riots.

[5] While many Pride celebrations around the world are held in June, some cities vary the observation at different times, partially due to local weather conditions.

[13][14] Donald Trump declined to offer federal recognition of Pride Month in 2017,[15] though he issued supportive public statements in a series of Tweets in 2019.

[22] Serbian group Arkadija commemorated International Pride Day in 1991 with a forum concerning queer activism and art at Belgrade Youth Center.