<human>:  Why is it that gay people get their own holiday and parade?
<bot>: LGBTQ people have faced and continue to face significant societal discrimination and prejudice and have often struggled for equal rights and recognition. Honoring LGBTQ people and their contributions to society is an important way to promote equality and diversity. The San Francisco Pride parade began in 1970 to support the gay rights movement, and has since become a major celebration of the LGBTQ community every year, with many cities around the world holding similar parades and events. There are also numerous LGBTQ community awareness and cultural events throughout the year.