“As Pride events have evolved into larger festivals, often lasting multiple days, they’ve become a magnet for travelers who want to connect with LGBTQ communities around the world and experience their celebrations,” International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association president and CEO John Tanzella told TPG. And Pride events have increasingly become a tourist draw - not just in New York, but in cities around the country and the globe that took their cues from the Big Apple.įor more travel news and advice from TPG, make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. SMITH/AFP/Getty Images)Īs for Pride, what began as a purely social and political movement has become a mix of parades, parties and rallies over the years.
The Stonewall riots in late June of 1969 in New York City’s Greenwich Village - started after a police raid on the Stonewall Inn gay bar on Christopher Street - marked a turning point for the modern gay rights movement in the United States and eventually helped launch the revolution around the world. June is a month filled with Pride celebrations around the world because of its significance in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. It was originally published in June of 2019. Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information.
