Rockville Celebrates Pride Month in June
The City of Rockville’s Human Rights Commission will celebrate the seventh annual Rockville Pride in Rockville Town Square on Saturday, June 24, 2023. The event is free and open to all ages and will take place from 1-4 p.m.
Rockville celebrates Pride Month in June. The City of Rockville’s Human Rights Commission will celebrate the seventh annual Rockville Pride in Rockville Town Square on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Saturday, June 24, 1-4 p.m.⁰Rockville Town Square⁰131 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD… pic.twitter.com/PjqkzVfX7I— @DCHomos (@DCHomos) June 13, 2023
What to Expect at Rockville Pride
Rockville Pride will feature live performances, information booths, and dialogue. The event is designed to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community.
The History of Pride Month
Pride Month is observed in June to honor the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a touchstone event in LGBTQ+ history. In the late 1960s, being openly gay was largely prohibited in most places. On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City. The raid sparked several protests and demonstrations that lasted for several days. These events are now recognized as the birth of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
The Significance of Rockville Pride
Rockville Pride is an important event for the LGBTQ+ community in Rockville and the surrounding areas. It provides a safe and welcoming space for people to come together, celebrate their identities, and show their support for the LGBTQ+ community.
How to Get Involved
If you are interested in getting involved with Rockville Pride, there are several ways to do so. You can attend the event and show your support for the LGBTQ+ community. You can also volunteer at the event or donate to the Human Rights Commission to help support future events.
Rockville Pride is an important celebration of diversity and inclusion in the community. It allows people to come together, celebrate their identities, and show their support for the LGBTQ+ community (source: Rockville, MD – Official Website).
