June is Pride Month, commemorating the same month the Stonewall riots took place in 1969 following the police raid of a Manhattan gay bar. The Stonewall uprising is credited with launching the movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against LGBTQIA+ Americans. Pride Month also recognizes the impact that LGBTQIA+ individuals have had on our society, along with the work of the community and its allies to achieve equal justice and opportunity for LGBTQIA+ Americans.
Show your support by attending a Pride event in Brooklyn & beyond:
Brooklyn events in bold
- All month
- Saturday, June 1
- Sunday, June 2
- Celebrate Pride at Montague Open Streets in Brooklyn Heights
- Pride Events at First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn in Brooklyn Heights
- Sunday MakeBreak: Andy Warhol Inspired Pop-Art at Michaels in Cobble Hill (ages 13+)
- LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Historic Brooklyn Pride and Activism at Bushwick Inlet Park in Williamsburg
- GayRidge Pride Festival at Owl's Head Park in Bay Ridge
- The New Queens Pride Parade & Multicultural Festival in Jackson Heights
- Monday, June 3
- Tuesday, June 4
- Wednesday, June 5
- Thursday, June 6
- Friday, June 7
- Saturday, June 8
- Brooklyn Pride LGBTQIA+ 5K Run/Walk in Prospect Park
- 28th Annual Brooklyn Pride Multicultural Festival on 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Pride Main Stage at JJ Byrne Playground in Park Slope
- 2024 Brooklyn Pride Twillight Parade in Park Slope
- Big Summer Pride Twirl at Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn Heights
- Pride Event at First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn in Brooklyn Heights
- Sunday, June 9
- Tuesday, June 11
- Friday, June 14
- Saturday, June 15
- Thursday, June 27
- Friday, June 28
- Proud to Be In My Body at CMOM in UWS
- Central Library Film Club: Pride in Many Tones - Moonlight (2016) at Central Library
- Sunset Stroll & Pride Picnic at Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Williamsburg
- Pride Night & Fireworks w/ The New York Mets at Citi Field in Flushing Meadows
- Friday Night Skate: PRIDE Edition at Xanadu in Bushwick (ages 21+)
- Saturday, June 29
- Sunday, June 30
We will add more events as we find out about them, so check back! Submit events here.
Books Recommendations for Pride Month
Books are a great way to launch a discussion about acceptance, understanding, and empathy with your kids along with LGBTQIA+ rights and what it means to be an ally. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) offers these Pride Month literature recommendations for children and young adults:
Hurricane Child
By Kacen Callender
From the ADL: Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and twelve-year-old Caroline, who lives on Water Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has had her share of bad luck lately. But when a new student arrives, Caroline believes her luck is turning around. Ages 8-12
When Aidan Became a Brother
By Kyle Lukoff
From the ADL: When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. After he realized he was a boy, Aidan and his parents fixed the parts of his life that didn't fit anymore, and he settled happily into his new life. Then Mom and Dad announced they're going to have another baby and Aidan wants to do everything he can to make things right for his new sibling from the beginning. Ages 5-8
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
By Rob Sanders
From the ADL: Learn about the life of the Gay Pride Flag, from its beginnings with social activist Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker to its spanning of the globe and its role in today's world. Ages 5-8
Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World
By Ashley Herring Blake
From the ADL: When a tornado rips through town, Ivy Aberdeen's house is destroyed and her family displaced. Ivy feels invisible and ignored in the aftermath of the storm—and what's worse, her notebook filled with secret drawings of girls holding hands has gone missing. Ages 8-12
The Best Man
By Richard Peck
From the ADL: The book recounts Archer Magill's span from first grade to sixth, navigating family ties, school, bullying, homophobia, death, and marriage. Educator and Parent/Family Discussion Guides are available. Ages 9-12
George
By Alex Gino
From the ADL: When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. Ages 8-12
Gracefully Grayson
By Ami Polonsky
From the ADL: Grayson Sender has been holding onto a secret for what seems like forever: "he" is a girl on the inside. Ages 10-14
Stella Brings the Family
By Miriam Schiffer
From the ADL: Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two Daddies to do? Ages 4-8
Jacob's New Dress
By Sarah Hoffman and Ian Hoffman
From the ADL: This heartwarming story speaks to the unique challenges faced by boys who don’t identify with traditional gender roles and promises to spark discussions of gender, identity, and self-confidence. Ages 4-8
Looking for more resources? The ADL's LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Education Resources page includes lesson plans and blog suggestions for families and educators.
Happy Pride Month! ❤️💜💙💚💛🧡
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