‘Keep Austin Queer'd:' Why is Austin Pride celebrated in August? What you need to know
Traditionally, Pride celebrations take place in June, falling somewhere near the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising – a series of riots against ...
Traditionally, Pride celebrations take place in June, falling somewhere near the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising – a series of riots against the New York Police Department. The riots were triggered by unprovoked police brutality against the Stonewall Inn, a New York City LGBTQ bar, from June 28 to July 3, 1969, catalyzing changes in LGBTQ rights and visibility. The following year, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago became the first American cities to hold a Gay Pride Day on June 28, 1970. Houston established its Pride celebration in 1979, with Dallas following suit in 1983.