Since then, it has morphed into more than just a parade, as it combines vendors, entertainers and activities - all in the name of equality, of course. It began in 1970 to mark the first anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. The NYC Pride parade, conducted in conjunction with PrideFest, is the largest in the country.
Parade information for New York, San Francisco and Seattle appears below: It’s also a time to remember to those who have died from sickness or violence. Basically, this means that there is no longer any such thing as gay marriage: It’s simply a union between two people who love each other.īesides giving those involved a joyous time, LGBT parades help bring awareness to the fight against AIDS. Supreme Court decision Friday that legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states. This year, they will celebrate not only the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities but also the U.S. Participants and spectators have much to celebrate at the gay pride parades in the U.S.
