What is Pride Week?: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Pride Events in the United States commemorate the Stonewall Riots, marking the first time that gays fought back physically against police harassment and entrapment. The Stonewall Riots occurred on June 27 - 29, 1969 outside the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village. These riots are considered responsible for initiating the modern queer liberation movement worldwide. Pride Week seeks to publicize the successes and struggles for equality by the queer community.
What Is There To Do During Pride Week?:
- Pride Rally in Bryant Park: June 17 from 2-6 p.m.
- AIDS Candlelight Vigil: June 22 at 7:30 p.m.
- Rapture on the River: June 23 from 6 - 11 p.m.
- 15th Annual Dyke March: June 23 at 5 p.m.
- Lesbian & Gay Pride Run: June 23 at 9 a.m.
- Empire Autorama: June 23
- 38th Annual Pride March: June 24 at 12 p.m.
- Dance on the Pier: June 24 from 4 - 11 p.m.
Pride Week Schedule of Events:
Heritage of Pride Web Site
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community Center Web Site
Heritage of Pride Web Site
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community Center Web Site
Good to Know: For 2007, the PrideFest event has been cancelled due to permit issues. The rest of the weekend's events will continue as they have previously, including the March and the Rally.
