RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month . It's a time when the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, their supporters, and allies come together to celebrate love, diversity, acceptance, and unashamed self-pride.

Pride Month started a year after the 1969 Stonewall riots . The mission is to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans.

Here are a few events happening around the Triangle area:

CHAPEL HILL

Saturday, June 7 : Chapel Hill Pride Promenade

12 p.m. - 3 p.m. 140 W. Franklin St.

The Promenade March starts at 12:45 p.m. is from Peace & Justice Plaza to 140 West Plaza in downtown Chapel Hill.

PITTSBORO

Friday, June 6 - Saturday, June 7: Pittsboro Pride Festival

The festival is at The Plant

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