New York Gay Pride
New York Gay Pride is an annual event. A celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) community, culture and pride in New York City. The march is probably the best known to local New Yorkers of all the Pride events and is more commonly known as Pride Parade.
Pride Parade traverses Fifth Avenue and ends in Greenwich Village. It passes Stonewall Inn, which was the site of the Stonewall Riots in 1969. The riots are considered to be the pinnacle of the events that lead to the gay liberation movement and helped to establish gay and lesbian 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 proceeds of the events usually go towards New York’s LGBT+ community and the Pride activities. There are many activities organised during Pride Week: below you can find a small selection of the events.
The March
The 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 110 floats! If you would like to participate in the march you must be part of an organisation that is officially registered. The march is held in New York on the 30th of June 2019. It starts at midday from 29th Street and Fifth Avenue and ends on 16th Street and 7th Avenue.
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. PrideFest takes place around Hudson Street in New York. Everybody is welcome and there is no entrance fee. It is held during the day on 30th of June 2019.
Pride Island
Pride Island is a huge live music party with various artists and DJ’s playing. It is also the largest fundraiser for NYC Pride. You have to be at least 21-years old to participate. The event will be held on 22nd and 23rd of June 2019 from 14:00 to 22:00 at Hudson River Park, Pier 97.
If you still have energy left, why not continue the night in one of the many great gay bars in New York? Or maybe end the night at a rooftop terrace bar.
WorldPride 2019
WorldPride will take place in New York in 2019. WorldPride is the biggest Pride celebration in the world, with each edition taking place in a different location. In 2019, the event will be held in New York City to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. WorldPride, New York will run throughout the whole month of June and consist of more than 50 events. The festivities will close on Sunday 30th of June, with the NYC Pride March. More than 3 million people are expected to celebrate WorldPride in NYC!
