Every June we see that everything is painted in colors, but do you know what the Pride?, we tell you his story and everything you need to know.

Before starting we explain what Pride means, it is actually the word in English for pride, that is, pride month Translated into our language it means LGBTTTIQ pride month.

What is Pride?

Pride It is an annual event that takes place in many places around the world to celebrate sexual and gender diversity, but also a way to fight for community rights and abolish the equality suffered by LGBTTIQ people.

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What does Pride mean?

the word Pride is of English origin, which translated into Spanish means Pridethat is, it is the reduced form to refer to the LGBT+ pride in Mexico and Latin America.

When is Pride celebrated?

The history of Pride dates back to June 28, 1969, when the New York police raided the Stonewall Inn bar, a hangout for LGBT+ people. Bar patrons, fed up with discrimination and police violence, resisted, leading to a series of spontaneous protests that lasted for several days. This event is considered by many to be the beginning of the modern LGBT+ movement and its anniversary is commemorated every year with parades and celebrations.

June is considered Pride month because it was June 1969 when the Stonewall Inn raid occurred. Additionally, the first Pride parade was held in New York on June 28, 1970, the first anniversary of the Stonewall protests. Since then, the month of June has become a time to celebrate the achievements of the LGBT+ community and continue fighting for equality and rights.

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Why is it celebrated in June?

June is considered the pride month because it was June 1969 when the Stonewall Inn raid occurred. Additionally, the first Pride parade was held in New York on June 28, 1970, the first anniversary of the Stonewall protests. Since then, the month of June has become a time to celebrate the achievements of the LGBT+ community and continue fighting for equality and rights.

When is Pride 2023?

This important date in the calendar has undergone some changes to adapt to the particular agendas and needs of each year, since it is difficult to do it on work dates, so around the world it is celebrated on the last weekend of June or the weekend closest to June 28.

In 2023, in Mexico and a large part of cities around the world, LGBT+ Pride March It will take place on June 28 starting at noon.