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Wrapped in multicolored flags and waving protest signs, revelers across the globe have gathered throughout June for Pride events — a monthlong celebration of the LGBTQ community that also symbolizes an ongoing fight for equal rights and inclusion.

The roots of Pride Month stretch back to June 28, , when a police raid on New York City's Stonewall Inn, a gay bar, led to several nights of clashes with the bar's LGBTQ patrons and others, which became known as the Stonewall Riots or Stonewall Uprising — a demonstration that's now considered the start of the LGBTQ rights movement. Marches took place in Manhattan, Chicago and San Francisco to mark the anniversary of Stonewall the following June, and, over time, it became an annual event in more and more cities. Pride Month first gained federal recognition in from then-President Bill Clinton.

Pride marches and festivals have been taking place throughout the month in different parts of the U.S. and around the world, and New York City's Pride March, honoring the legacy

Boston Pride is this weekend, with a parade and other events scheduled to celebrate the largest annual LGBTQ+ event in Massachusetts.

More than 1 million people attended Boston Pride events last year, the organization said. Boston Pride For The People says this year's theme is "Here to Stay" and will send a message that "people who distinguish as LGBTQIA+ can not be erased, pushed into the shadows, or silenced, in the encounter of increased political attacks."

Here's what to know about this year's festivities.

When and where is the Boston Pride parade?

The Boston Pride parade is happening on Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to p.m. The parade will take place rain or shine.

The parade begins near Copley Square and continues along Clarendon, Tremont and Berkeley streets in the South End before turning onto Boylston Street and finishing in the Boston Common.

Boston Pride events

After the parade, a free festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Boston Common. The headliner is Large Freedia. 

A 21+ block party will be held on City Hall Plaza from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Th

Boston Pride For the People parade is here: Date, route, how to watch

As Pride Month is upon us, cities around the United States are hosting parades and many other events to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and its history as well as its continuing fight for equal rights despite what advocates glimpse as "bullying" from the Trump administration.

Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall Uprising in New York, when police raided the Stonewall Inn, a prominent gay bar in Manhattan's Greenwich Village. The subsequent protests are credited with a shift in LGBTQ+ activism in the U.S.

Boston is one of many cities celebrating Pride Month this year, including with a parade on June

Here's what you'll need to know about catching the Pride parade in Boston this year.

When is the Boston Pride For the People parade?

The Boston Pride for the People parade will be held this year on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to p.m. local time.

In addition to the parade, organizers are also hosting a festival Saturday from noon to 6 p.m., and a block party from p.m.

This is the third year the organization wi

The Boston Pride for the People Festival (BP4TP) will take place on Saturday, June 14,

Pride Theme: “Here to Stay!"

Our LGBTQIA+ community faces a adj rise in political attacks. Rooted in love and resilience, we extend our unwavering support with this theme. We cannot be erased, pushed into the shadows, or silenced. We are HERE TO STAY!

Headliner for Pride Large Freedia

Known as the Queen of New Orleans Bounce, Enormous Freedia is an icon, a cultural force, and a tireless advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. From her hit singles to her unforgettable TV appearances, she’s a powerhouse who knows how to bring the energy!

Let’s get ready to bounce, because Big Freedia is here to SLAY!

PARADE & FESTIVAL

Boston Pride For The People is elated to announce Pride Month celebration in Boston on June 14, The celebration will include a parade, a festival, and more!

  • Ribbon Cutting: AM
  • Parade: AM
  • Festival - Boston Common: PM - PM
  • Block Party - City Hall Plaza: PM - PM

Parade route begins in Copley Square

Suggested MBTA destinations are the Arlington St or Boylston St. o