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In the transition between the first and second slides, that symbolic splash of pink is emblazoned across a sign for Christopher Street, in New York City’s West Village. As the narrative progresses the designs become increasingly colourful (Google) The parades swell in size as the slides continue, representing Pride’s growth (Google) The iconic street is the site of the Stonewall Inn, the bar raided by police on 28 June, 1969, sparking the spontaneous Stonewall riots which proved a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Within weeks, the violent clashes spawned more organised gay rights activist groups across the US, and Stonewall’s anniversary was commemorated in 1970 with the first pride marches in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago. Today, there are pride marches held across the globe, most commonly during June to commemorate the riots.