Oct. 11 is the 35th anniversary of National Coming Out Day. It's aimed at raising awareness about members of the LGBTQ+ community and self-love.

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, and for many LGBTQ+ Americans, there are many reasons to celebrate their Pride.

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, and for many LGBTQ+ Americans, there are many reasons to celebrate their Pride. National Coming Out Day has been celebrated for 32 years now, and it’s an important reminder on just how far the queer community has come since earlier times. There was an entire generation of LGBTQ Americans who had live inside the closet because of laws and discrimination. So if you’re proud to be out and want it to shout it from the rooftops, tell us about it below! If you have advice for people still in the closet struggling with their identity, maybe offer some advice, and tell us how your life has improved since coming out.

Observe National Coming Out Day by joining in on the festivities happening around Metro Detroit. It's National Coming Out Day and luckily Detroit is not short of things to do in support of our LGBTQ+ community. "The goal is to erase shame, stigma and to help end violence," the Facebook event page states. Okay, so this isn't an event explicitly celebrating National Coming Out Day, but it was one of the first major productions that portrayed homosexuality in an honest and open manner. More information: Facebook event.

It's National Coming Out Day and luckily Detroit is not short of things to do in support of our LGBTQ+ community. More information: Today@WayneNational Coming Out Day at the Marvin Lee BuildingWhen: 5:30 p.m.Where: LGBT Detroit, 20025 Greenfield Rd., DetroitAn all-day discussion dedicated to exploring the facets of the community. "The goal is to erase shame, stigma and to help end violence," the Facebook event page states. Okay, so this isn't an event explicitly celebrating National Coming Out Day, but it was one of the first major productions that portrayed homosexuality in an honest and open manner. More information: Facebook event.