They recognize the efforts of the individuals that brought about changes for the LGBTQ community, celebrate their victories, and commemorate those who were lost in the struggle.Įditor’s Note: This map was originally published June 21, 2017. Whether you're a local or just in town for the NYC Pride festivities, be sure to check out these historic sites. Every June since a fateful night in 1969, New York dances in the rainbow-clad celebration of LGBT rights and fabulous queer spirit that is New York City. Johnson, and six sites connected to New York’s LGBTQ history are were named New York City landmarks at the beginning of June. Gay Pride Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark: August 15 - 21. Antwerp Gay Pride 2022 takes place from August 10th-14th, with the Parade on Saturday, followed by the free, open-air WAVE street festival, dance parties, and many more LGBT events and activities.
But while well-known landmarks like the Stonewall Inn or The Center are a major part of the Pride festivities, there are lots of other historic sites throughout the city that played a part in the LGBTQ rights movement in the city.Īnd soon, there will be more markers commemorating the trailblazers of that movement: The city will build a monument to activists Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Antwerp Gay Pride, Antwerp, Belgium: August 10 - 14.
Each year, thousands of people descend on New York City for the Pride March, commemorating the uprising that erupted following a police raid at Stonewall Inn in 1969.
