Every year, Celebrate Bisexuality Day is celebrated on September 23 around the world to recognize and celebrate bisexual people, the bisexual community, and the history of bisexuality. The day is also popular by several other names like Bisexual Pride Day, Bi Visibility Day, CBD, Bisexual Pride and Bi Visibility Day, and Bisexuality+ Day. Celebrate Bisexuality Day is a part of the Bisexual Awareness Week celebrations held in September every year. Several events are held around the world to highlight the issues and struggles faced by the bisexual community. In 2014, BiNet USA declared the days surrounding Celebrate Bisexuality Day to be Bi Awareness Week, also called Bisexual+ Awareness Week. The week begins on September 16, culminating on Celebrate Bisexuality Day on September 23. Scroll down to learn more about the history and significance of the international event. LGBTQ+ Flags and Their Meanings: Here’s A Complete Guide to the Queer Flags, Colours and What They Mean.

Celebrate Bisexuality Day 2023 Date

Celebrate Bisexuality Day 2023 will be celebrated on Saturday, September 23.

Celebrate Bisexuality Day History

As per records, Celebrate Bisexuality Day was first officially observed in 1999 at the International Lesbian and Gay Association Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. Celebrate Bisexuality Day is the brainchild of three bisexual rights activists, namely Wendy Curry of Maine, Michael Page of Florida, and Gigi Raven Wilbur of Texas.

Celebrate Bisexuality Day Significance

Celebrate Bisexuality Day is an important day that aims to raise awareness and celebrate the bisexual community and promote visibility, acceptance, and understanding of bisexual individuals and their experiences. Bisexual individuals often face discrimination and prejudice, and this day encourages them to be open and proud about their identity. Celebrate Bisexuality Day is an opportunity to educate the public about bisexuality, dispel myths and misconceptions, and ensure that bisexual individuals feel valued and respected like any other human being!

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