LGBTQ Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall riots where a riot from gay community members started in response to a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a gay club, in Greenwich Village.
Today, Pride Month seeks wider community equality of those in the LGBTQ community — equality in social, political, and financial avenues. There are many ways to celebrate Pride Month, though some traditional ways may look a little different due to the pandemic.
Why is it important to celebrate Pride Month 2021?
Different Pride online and in-person celebrations for 2021
If you’re looking for specific activities to do with your child for Pride Month, take a look at this list of activities.
Keep in mind that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend avoiding large events and gatherings due to COVID and the many people that are still not vaccinated. If you do attend in-person events, continue to follow current COVID protocols: Make sure you and your family are wearing masks and practice social distancing.
- NYC Pride March: On June 27th, New Your City will have its annual pride march with a host of other activities to celebrate. Not in New York to participate? Join Pride Island, part of the day’s activities that will be launched remotely.
- How Life Is: Queer Youth Animated: This is a special 10-episode project that covers the challenges that LGBTQIA+ youth navigate. It hits topics such as coming out, blended families, relationships, peer acceptance, homophobia, and more. You can find it on YouTube and IGTV and produced by The Future Perfect Project.
- Atlanta Pride Run: An event designed to do more than raise awareness, it fundraises to support community partners who support the LGBTQ community. The Pride Run is happening June 20th, starting at 5 a.m.
- Chicago is a Drag Fest: Hosted on June 28th to celebrate the Chicago drag community. This event celebrates 50 years of Chicago Pride and other LGBTQ milestones and will have performances from Chicago’s top kings and queens.
- Virtual Gay Pride Film Festival: This five-week event showcases works made by LGBTQ filmmakers. There are documentaries, feature films, and web series for all ages. Part of the proceeds benefit LGBTQ+ nonprofits. The cost is $7.
If you don’t live near a major city, you can check local community events for local marches, festivals, and concerts that support those in your own area.
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