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Stonewall Riots Anniversary

June 28 at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Stonewall Riot Anniversary

The Stonewall Riots Anniversary is an annual event that celebrates the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots in Greenwich Village, New York City. It is commemorated on June 28 each year. The Stonewall Riots were a series of violent demonstrations by members of the LGBT community that took place from June 28th to July 3rd of 1969. The riots were spurred by a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village. During the raid, police officers physically and verbally abused patrons of the bar, leading to a violent revolt that is widely recognised as the beginning of the modern LGBT rights movement.

Every year, the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots is commemorated with a variety of events and activities. These events often include marches, rallies, and protests in support of LGBT rights, as well as educational panels, workshops, and performances. In addition, many cities throughout the United States and around the world also host their own Stonewall Riots Anniversary events.

The Stonewall Riots Anniversary is an important reminder of the struggles and injustices that members of the LGBT community have faced throughout history and of the progress that has been made in the fight for equal rights and recognition. Each year, the anniversary serves as an opportunity to celebrate the progress that has been made and to continue working towards the furtherance of LGBT rights.

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June 28
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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