Pride Month 2027: when it is, its history, and how to celebrate
Pride Month 2027 runs from June 1 to June 30, 2027. Every June, LGBTQ+ people and allies around the world celebrate queer life, remember the people who fought for equality, and push for the rights still to be won.
Why is Pride Month in June?
In the early hours of June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City's Greenwich Village. Raids like it were routine, but that night the patrons, among them trans women of colour such as Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, fought back. Days of protest followed, and the Stonewall uprising became a turning point for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
On its first anniversary, in June 1970, activists including Brenda Howard, known as the "Mother of Pride", organised the Christopher Street Liberation Day march in New York, with marches in Los Angeles and Chicago around the same time. Those were the first Pride marches, and June has been Pride Month ever since.
Pride Month today
What started as protest marches is now a worldwide season of parades, festivals, memorials and community events. Pride is still a protest as much as a party: in many countries LGBTQ+ people still face discrimination, violence and laws that criminalise who they are. Not every city celebrates in June. London Pride is usually in July, and Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras runs in February and March.
How to celebrate Pride Month
Go to a Pride march or festival
Most cities hold a parade, march or festival; smaller towns often have picnics, drag shows and community fairs.
Find your community
Join a local LGBTQ+ group, meetup or online community. Pride is about connection as much as celebration.
Learn the history
Read about Stonewall, the AIDS crisis and the people who fought for the rights the community has today.
Support LGBTQ+ organisations
Donate to, volunteer with or shop from LGBTQ+ charities, helplines and queer-owned businesses.
Fly a flag that fits
Learn what each pride flag means and fly the one that represents you or the people you stand with.
Look after each other
Pride can be hard for people who aren't out or safe at home. Check in on friends and respect people's privacy.
Not sure which flag to fly? See pride flags and their meanings.
LGBTQ+ dates through the year
Pride isn't only in June. Key LGBTQ+ awareness days and months:
| Date | Observance |
|---|---|
| February | LGBT+ History Month (UK)Celebrating LGBTQ+ history in the United Kingdom. |
| March 31 | International Transgender Day of VisibilityCelebrating trans people and raising awareness of discrimination. |
| April 26 | Lesbian Visibility DayCelebrating lesbians and their contributions. |
| May 17 | IDAHOBITInternational Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. |
| June | Pride MonthMarking the 1969 Stonewall uprising with marches, parades and events. |
| June 28 | Stonewall anniversaryThe date the Stonewall uprising began in 1969. |
| September 23 | Bi Visibility DayCelebrating bisexual people and history. |
| October | LGBTQ+ History Month (US)Celebrating LGBTQ+ history in the United States. |
| October 11 | National Coming Out DaySupporting everyone who comes out, whenever they're ready. |
| October 26 | Intersex Awareness DayRaising awareness of intersex human rights. |
| November 20 | Transgender Day of RemembranceHonouring trans people lost to anti-trans violence. |
| December 1 | World AIDS DayRemembering those lost and supporting people living with HIV. |
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Pride Month FAQ
Why is Pride Month in June?
Pride Month is in June to commemorate the Stonewall uprising, which began on June 28, 1969, when patrons of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted a police raid. The first Pride marches took place on its anniversary in June 1970.
What is Pride Month?
Pride Month is a month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ people, history, culture and rights. It's marked with parades, marches, festivals, parties, memorials and community events.
Is Pride only celebrated in June?
No. While June is Pride Month in the US and many other countries, cities around the world hold Pride at different times, and LGBTQ+ History Month falls in October in the US and February in the UK.
How can I celebrate Pride Month?
Go to a local Pride march or event, support LGBTQ+ organisations and businesses, learn LGBTQ+ history, check in on queer friends, and connect with community, online or in person.
Who started Pride?
Pride grew out of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, led by LGBTQ+ people including trans women of colour such as Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. Activist Brenda Howard, known as the Mother of Pride, helped organise the first march in 1970.