The protests would involve thousands and lasted for five days. That is when the crowd began to throw rocks and bottles at the officers.
The protesters soon outnumbered the police, nearly fifty to one! According to witnesses, a peace officer would strike a woman and arrest her. As word spread of yet another raid that specifically targeted the homosexuals of New York City, patrons and neighbors began to assemble out side of the bar. The charges were more and more trumped up. During the 1960’s these raids that police claimed were to maintain civic decency were more and more common. It was established to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots which resulted from the initial arrest of thirteen gay men during a raid on the popular Greenwich Village club, The Stonewall Inn. June is known internationally as Gay Pride Month. June in the Crescent City is known for its heat, afternoon thunderstorms and the rainbow flags and bunting decorating the balconies and street posts throughout the French Quarter.
