Getty Images archivists Shawn Waldron and Bob Ahern take us through the evolution of queer history with exclusive photographs of Pride parades and marches from 1969 to present day, highlighting how they remain a source of strength, hope and positivity in the face of adversity Dyke March (Photo by Evan Agostini/Liaison) As the 50th Anniversary of the first official Pride observance approaches on June 27, celebrations throughout Pride month are looking vastly different this year.Īlthough 2020’s parades have been cancelled, a look back on the history of Pride and the LGBTQ+ community’s work over the past several decades proves the resilience of a community that has been making its voices heard for fifty years. The parade commemorates the Stonewall riots of 1969 leading into a month of Lesbian and Gay events held throughout the country in major cities. Women carry a banner as they walk down a street at the Third Annual Lesbian Pride Parade Jin New York City.
