New York Pride 2025

New York Pride (fka Gay Pride) is an annual celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, culture and pride in New York City. The NYC Pride March is probably the best-known of all the NYC Pride events. The Pride Parade is held on Sunday June 29th 2025 and traverses Fifth Avenue and ends in Greenwich Village. On Christopher Street, it passes Stonewall Inn, the site of the 1969 Stonewall Riots. The protests are considered to be the pinnacle of the events that led to the gay liberation movement and helped to establish LGBTQIA+ rights in the United States.

What to do during NYC Pride in New York?

There are various activities that take place in New York during Pride. The whole of June is known as Pride Month, but the biggest events happen at the end of the month on what is now called Pride Weekend. The proceeds of the events usually go towards New York’s LGBTQIA+ community and Pride activities. There are many activities organised during Pride Week: below you can find a small selection of the events.

The NYC Pride March

The NYC Pride March (Pride Parade) is probably the best-known symbol and event of NYC Pride, everybody is welcome to watch. Expect a lively occasion with over 700 floats and lots of people partying!

The march is held in New York on Sunday June 29th 2025. It starts at 11:00 from 26th Street and Fifth Avenue, continues via 8th Street to Christopher Street and ends on 15th Street and 7th Avenue. You can also see the map of the route. If you would like to participate in the march, you must be part of an organisation that is officially registered.

About Eric »

Hey there, I'm Eric!

I'm a true New York fan with over 20 years of experience visiting and living in NYC. Here on my website, I share all my tips and valuable information to help you make the most of your trip. I personally test and regularly re-test everything on my site to ensure that what I write is useful, honest, and always up-to-date.

If you have questions, are unsure about something, or want me to check your itinerary, please email me at eric@newyork.co.uk. You can also follow me on Facebook or Instagram to get daily updates from New York.

Read more about NewYork.co.uk and Eric

Eric’s Tip: “The best place to watch the parade, in my opinion, is on Fifth Avenue, between 18th and 14th Street. It is easy to reach by subway, and it is less crowded than at the beginning of the parade. If you want to have a good spot and a good view of the parade, I would recommend being there early, as it will get busy.”

In the past years, there were a few spots where you could cross the street during the parade. One of these was the crossing at 23rd Street and Fifth Avenue. This is a good option if you don’t want to be at the Pride Parade all day, but still want to soak up the atmosphere. The parade stops every 5 to 10 minutes, allowing you to cross the street and be in the middle of it all for a few seconds.

PrideFest

PrideFest is a street festival where you will find vendors, entertainment, and activities all celebrating equality. You can also catch mini-concerts here and there. It is a great event to walk around. PrideFest takes place in Greenwich Village in New York. Everyone is welcome, and there is no entrance fee.

If you still have energy left, why not continue the night in one of the many great gay bars? Or maybe end the night at a rooftop in New York.

Pride Tour in New York

If you’re interested in learning more about the LGBTQ+ movement in New York, this is the tour for you! The guide will tell you about the Stonewall Uprising and its historical background, show you The Stonewall Inn and take you to several other places in New York that are important to the LGBT+ community.

Book your Pride Tour here

New York Pride Parade Route 2025