The Stonewall Riots-in protest of a police raid at Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village, on June 28, 1969-sparked the modern movement for LGBTQ rights, as well as advocacy for the legalization of gay bars and the organization of the first NYC Pride March (then known as the Christopher Street Liberation Day March). The Stonewall Riots and NYC's First Pride March Join us as we celebrate Pride this June with Urban Park Ranger-led tours, and more! Check out our Pride Month EventsĮxplore parks and historic sites in New York City that commemorate the history and legacy of the LGBTQIA+ movement and community.
