The annual pride festival is held on the last weekend of June at Soldier’s Field Park in downtown’s bustling Gateway Mall. Home to the Gateway Arch, the Missourian city, is known for its many free tourist attractions, but none offer the excitement one gets to experience during the festive month of June. Some places in the States revere pride more than others because of their instrumental role in the LGBTQ history, and St. LouisĪs mentioned before, most American cities celebrate pride however, not with the same fervor and meaning. In essence, June serves as a promise of love for all. It witnesses people clad in rainbow-colored attires holding pride flags and chanting rousing LGBTQ slogans parade around cities all across America to highlight the struggles of sexual minorities and how far they have come in their fight for inclusion. Once only known as a time for beach holidays, now this summer season comes each year as a period when love is honored, and diversity is welcomed. Yes, you guessed it right it’s the pride month. June is that time of the year when proponents of love are busy spreading color and joy around them.
