Pride is not to be confused with LGBT+ history month, which is celebrated in October in many countries, but February in the UK - to coincide with celebrations of the abolition of section 28 in 2003. In most countries, June is the official Pride month, but some marches and celebrations are held in July and, occasionally, August.
We'll answer all of those questions and more below. We're all no doubt familiar with Pride marches, celebrations that can attract millions of people at a time, and the rainbow gay pride flag, but how, where, and when did Pride begin? What does it stand for today? And are Pride celebrations going ahead this year, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic?
June has finally arrived, bringing with it longer days, warmer weather, and the prospect of the lifting of lockdown.īut June is special for another reason, too: it's Pride month, the time of year when many countries around the world, including the UK and US, celebrate and continue to push for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) rights.
