Multiple U.S. Cities Host Pride Events This June
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Little Rock, Arkansas. SoMa Pride returns Saturday, June 13, with a festival running 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and a parade beginning at noon, offering vendors, drag performances and community activities; Little Rock Black Pride is also hosting a free Pride in the Park event on Sunday, June 7, at MacArthur Park.
Roswell, Georgia. Roswell Empowers will hold a Pride Walk and the city's first Pride Fest on Saturday, June 13, with a 10 a.m. walk preceded by remarks from City Councilwoman Eren Brumley and others; Ansonia held a Pride flag-raising ceremony on June 6, and organizers aim to boost visibility and support for LGBTQ+ vendors and nonprofits.
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Timeline
- 1. June 1969 — Stonewall riots in New York triggered the modern Pride movement.
- 2. 1999 — President Bill Clinton issued a proclamation recognizing Gay and Lesbian Pride Month.
- 3. 2011 — President Barack Obama expanded the designation to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month.
- 4. June 6, 2026 — Ansonia raised the Pride flag near city hall to mark Pride Month.
- 5. June 13, 2026 — SoMa Pride in Little Rock and Roswell Pride Fest are scheduled with parades, speakers and vendor fairs.
Why it matters
Pride events like these are about more than just celebration. They're about visibility, community, and support for LGBTQ+ individuals. If you're in Little Rock or Roswell, consider attending to show solidarity. Even buying from LGBTQ+ vendors can make a difference.
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