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Pride Month 2021: What to know about its history, events, parades
Every summer in the United States, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community comes together for a monthlong celebration of love, diversity, acceptance and unashamed self-pride.
Here's everything you need to understand about LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
What is LGBTQ+ Pride Month?
The month is meant to recognize the sweeping impact that LGBTQ+ individuals, advocates and allies have on history in the United States and around the globe, according to the Library of Congress.
When is it?
LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated every year in June.
The month of June was chosen for LGBTQ+ Pride Month to commemorate the riots held by members of the LGBTQ+ community against a police raid that took place at the Stonewall Inn in New York Capital on June 28, 1969.
The so-called Stonewall riots were a "tipping point" for the gay liberation movement in the United States, according to the Library of Congress. The uproar also paved the way for the modern brawl for LGBTQ+ rights.
Previous U.S. presidents have, on several
2021 Pride Fundraising Partners
The SF LGBT Center’s official Pride Fundraising Partners generously assist the Center with donations from product or event fundraisers during Pride month. Each of these partners supports the Center’s critical work giving LGBTQ+ community members a safe, welcoming space and access to vital resources.
Love Runs the World 5k
Pride Bandana
Pride Candles
London Bridge Cocktail
Partnership and donation to the Center's building services
Limited-edition Tees
Over the Rainbow Collection
Celebration Sundae
Falling Heart and Hustle Fabulously Pride Tees
#PrideInOurPack offerings
Gay Crush Beer
Pride T
After a year of in-person event cancellations, what will this year’s Pride event look like? With mass vaccinations underway and brand-new COVID-19 infections falling, states are opening and easing up on their pandemic policies. While the plan of being able to return to “normal” may be exciting to some, many are also coming out of this somewhat traumatized by the impact on our communities wondering if going back to “normal” is even what we want.
San Francisco Pride was considered one of the largest pride events in the country, attracting millions to the stunning city by the bay. The city historically was considered a “beacon of light” for many LGBTQIA+ people, but also seen as an iconic and world destination for travelers, the curious, voyeurs, foodies, and those looking to freely express themselves. As the event itself grew in population and popularity, the city’s microcosm of diverse communities — such as the tech community — also grew. This would lead to certain criticisms from community members that the celebration had outgrown its own LGBTQIA+ community. Perhaps the sudden and abr
SF Pride 2021: Public-Chosen Community Grand Marshals Named, Events Planned for June
Winners of the Public Choice for San Francisco Pride 2021’s Community Grand Marshals were announced on April 15. They are the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center and Melonie Green and Melorra Green, the Executive Directors of the San Francisco-based African American Art & Culture Complex. Melonie and Melorra, who are twins, shared via social media, “We have huge work to do and it starts with us accepting who we are regardless of what we’re told.”
The San Francisco Bay Times congratulates both Melonie and Melorra, and the entire Oakland LGBTQ Community Center team, on winning the honors. We also congratulate all of the nominees: Krewe de Kinque and The SF Bay Area Queer Nightlife Fund (organizational) and the individual nominees: Akira Jackson, Angelique Mahan, Clair Farley, Morey Riordan, René Rivera, Nicole Santamaria, and George Smith III.
SF Pride’s membership and Board of Directors will select several additional Community Grand Marshals and honore