NYC Pride March 2024: date, times, and routes of the Pride parade in New York
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 LGBTQIA+ Pride Parade in New York City: when it is, times and where the march will pass through.
Every year, June 28 marks International LGBTQIA+ Pride Day as part of Pride Month, which is celebrated throughout the month of June.
During this period, the self-affirmation and visibility of people who belong to the LGBTQIA+ community is celebrated. The occasion seeks to raise awareness about the fight for equality and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer, asexual people and the rest of those who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Pride events such as parades and marches are held in several cities around the world and in the United States, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and Chicago.
The biggest gatherings are usually held during the weekend closest to International LGBTQ+ Pride Day. In New York City, the parade will take place on Sunday, June 30. Here are the details of this year’s march.
READ ALSO: What you need to know about the San Francisco Pride Parade 2024
NYC Pride March 2024: date, times and route
This year, the New York City Pride March takes place on Sunday, June 30 to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
The New York Pride March will begin from 25th Street and 5th Avenue at 12:00 p.m. It then heads south on 5th Avenue before heading west on 8th Street. After crossing 6th Avenue, it will continue along Christopher Street past the Stonewall National Monument. It then turns north on 7th Avenue, passing the AIDS Memorial, before ending at 16th Street and 7th Avenue.
Those who cannot attend in person but want to watch the celebration can follow the broadcast of the New York Pride March on television on ABC-7.
The theme of NYC Pride 2024
The official theme for the 2024 Pride March is “Reflect. Empower. Unite.” According to the NYC Pride website, “The theme was selected to highlight the importance of the NYC Pride March as the intersection for Queer liberation and joy..”
“Drawing upon the activist history that ignited the movement for LGBTQIA+ rights, the theme encourages individuals, advocates, community leaders and allies to reflect on the challenges they have overcome together and empowers them to take action in shaping our collective future,” organizers noted in a statement.