On June 28, 1969, the New York City police conducted an extensive raid on Stonewall Inn , a popular gay bar in the city’s Greenwich village. Police raids on homosexual bars was a common occurrence in those days. Over 200 people were in the bar that night. Even as the police went on with its standard procedure, a swelling crowd gathered outside the Stonewall Inn that night, kickstarting the first major rebellion against anti-LGBT laws that inspired an international movement for the acceptance of queer identities. June is celebrated as the ‘pride’ month around the globe ever since.
As 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic protests, people from around the world gathered in New York to celebrate queer pride and LGBTQI+ rights on June 28 and 29, in what was one of the biggest pride marches around the world.
A young boy is helped by his parent to get dressed during the Youth Pride event as part of World Pride and Stonewall anniversary in New York, U.S.
People gather under shade trees at the Stonewall National Monument, near the Stonewall Inn.
Members of Gays Against Guns hold pictures of individuals who have been murdered in anti-gay violence as the group joins thousands in front of the Stonewall Inn to listen to speakers and performers at an evening rally.
New York Mayor and presidential candidate Bill de Blasio stands with members of Gays Against Guns. He has been a vocal defender of LGBTQ rights.
National Park Service Park Rangers with the Stonewall National Monument place Rainbow Flags along a fence.
Popular singer Lady Gaga participates in the second annual Stonewall Day.
A couple kisses during the 15th annual Transgender Day of Action for gender liberation at Washington Square Park.
Popular singer Alicia Keys performs outside the Stonewall Inn in New York.
People take part in the Youth Pride event as part of World Pride and Stonewall anniversary.
Several attendees donned creative rainbow themed outfits to mark the Stonewall uprising.
An attendee at the Youth Pride event.
Over 3000 people were a part of the celebrations.