Pride Month is an annual observance held in June to celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community. It commemorates the Stonewall riots, a pivotal event that took place in June 1969 at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. During this event, members of the LGBTQ+ community resisted a police raid, sparking several days of protests that became the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Pride Month is about acceptance, equality, and celebrating the achievements and contributions of LGBTQ+ people. It also serves as a time to educate people about LGBTQ+ history and raise awareness of ongoing issues faced by the community. Pride events, including parades, parties, workshops, and rallies, highlight both the progress made and the challenges still to overcome. The observance originated as a way to remember the uprising and to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. It started with the first pride marches in June 1970 in several U.S. cities, one year after Stonewall. Over the years, it has evolved into a global celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and identity. The U.S. government officially recognized June as Pride Month in 1999, and subsequent presidents have expanded the recognition to include the entire LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month is also a time to honor those lost to hate crimes and HIV/AIDS. In summary, Pride Month is a celebration of pride, identity, and community for LGBTQ+ people, rooted in a historic struggle for civil rights and ongoing efforts for equality and inclusion. It promotes the message of being proud of who you are, regardless of who you love.