Falls to Light Up for Pride

Monday, 28 June 2021 13:13

By Linda Morgan

Niagara Falls will light up this evening in celebration of Pride Month.

The Canadian Horseshoe and American Falls will illuminate in rainbow colours tonight for 30 minutes at 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00.

Today is the 52nd anniversary of the Stonewall riots, which is considered a key moment for the awareness and progress of gay rights.

In the Greenwich community of New York City, members of the gay community protested a police raid at the Stonewall Inn.

On the first anniversary of the riots, the first gay rights marches took place in major American cities.

More from Local News

Painting Honours Kristen French

Jennifer Elliotson's painting at Niagara Falls city hall
Keeping Douglas Memorial Public is Goal: Mayor

Fort Erie Mayor Wayne Redekop says it's about convincing the province to help with the centre
Tourism Awards Received in Niagara

St. Catharines and Lincoln partnered on tourism initiatives, and were recognized with provincial award
Man Charged with Defrauding Senior

Police say Welland residents stepped in, called police
Belugas at Marineland Holding....

Animal rights group says government is waiting on health reports before moving them
NDP Leader Stops in Niagara

Marit Stiles to talk about the region's health care, including Welland long-term care home
Region Finds Potential Budget Savings

The Chair reviewed the budget again, could be cutting over $3-million
Man Killed in Tent Fire

Police were called to Mountain Locks Park