Has affected the world and Gay Pride celebrations have been canceled or postponed in cities around the globe. LGBT+ travelers often choose to visit cities during Pride celebrations to bond with like-minded people. According to The Encyclopedia of Lesbian and Gay Histories and Cultures, “The first organized gay pride week was celebrated in Miami Beach in early 1972 with a march on Lincoln Road protesting a city law banning cross-dressing.” Gay Pride has become an international celebration of gay cultures and Pride Festivals around the world boasting rosters of star-studded events, performances, and parades.
