The New York City Pride March began in 1970 commemorating the one year aniversary of the Stonewall riots, which were a series of spontaneous demonstrations by the LGBTQ+ comunity in response to a police raid in the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village. These riots are considered as the catalyst for the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Over the years, the NYC Pride Parade has grown in size and significance, attracting millions of participants and spectators from all over the world.It serves as a platform for advocacy, raising awareness about LGBTQ+ issues and promoting acceptance and inclusivity.