It was a night of celebration on the 31st Anniversary of National Coming Out Day.

Partiers enjoying Friday night at The Stonewall Inn. The bar the location of the 1969 “Stonewall Riots” historically considered the turning point in the fight for LGBT rights.

The owner of the bar says it’s crucial to not forget the battles of the past.

“It’s important for us to let the millennials know the younger generation to understand that fifty years ago you weren’t able to come out the way you are today,” said Kurt Kelly, Owner of the Stonewall Inn.

The patrons at the bar reflected on where the country is now, when it comes to coming out. Some saying it has become so much more accepted in this day and age.

“Not really celebrating...just living back in the day it would be like we’re celebrating we’re proving a point but it’s really refreshing I honestly really forgot,” said Dee Ink, a patron.

But others feel there’s still a lot of work to do. This week the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for LGBTQ employment protections under Title VII of the  Civil Rights Act which would prevent people from being  fired for their sexual orientation or gender identity. Some think it’s depressing it’s still an issue in 2019.

“With the courtroom hearings they had on Tuesday our rights and lives are still at stake and I think it is so important that we get the word out and we’re visible,” said activist Judith Kasen Windsor.

Up In the Bronx, local leaders made their case to support LGBTQ causes and promote resources available throughout the city.

“It’s about growth it’s about development it’s about partnership it’s about making sure our brothers and sisters know we love and support them,” said councilmember Vanessa Gibson.

Some at the Stonewall Inn here went down to Washington this week to show their support and keep fighting for their rights.