Four facts to know about Pride
June is Pride Month, when people celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community around the world. Abby has some important facts for you about the history of Pride and why it is celebrated.
Fact one - Pride month is celebrated in June
But why June? Abby can explain the reasons in fact number one.听
Fact two - The original Pride flag was designed in 1978
Do you know what the different colours of the flag represent? Find out with fact two.听
Fact three - The first Pride march in the UK was in 1972
Where do you think the first Pride march in the UK was held? Watch fact three to find out.听
Fact four - The BIGGEST Pride event in the UK is held in London
London holds the biggest Pride event in the UK but how many people do you think attend the event each year?听
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Quiz -听The Pride flag was first displayed in 1978 to be a symbol for the LGBTQ+ community. It is celebrated around the world and a widely recognised symbol of inclusivity and identity but do you know what the colours of the Pride flag mean?. Test your history knowledge in the history of Pride 辩耻颈锄.听
Learn - To find out even more about Pride head over to the Pride month collection听or read the Newsrounds article what is it and why do people celebrate it?
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