Pride Month is right around the corner!
New York City Pride has unveiled the details for their 54th annual march this year. The march will kick off on the final Sunday of the month, June 30, at 11 am.
The march officially steps off at 25th Street and 5th Avenue, heading west down 8th Street. The march passes by the Stonewall National Monument on Christopher Street and the NYC AIDS Memorial on 7th Avenue, before ending on 16th Street and 7th Avenue, according to TimeOut.
NYC Pride 2024’s theme is Reflect, Empower, Unite.
“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,” event organizers said in a press release. “At a time of division in our country and the world, this year’s theme calls for unity within and throughout the LGBTQIA+ community and is a call to action for ALL allies, especially those in government and the private sector, to demonstrate their alliance with the community-at-large at this critical time in our nation’s history.”
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Your favorite celebs and stars will serve as 2024’s Grand Marshals, including Baddie Brooks, DaShawn Usher, Eshe Ukweli, Michelle Visage, Miss Major, Robin Drake, and Raquel Willis.
If you can’t catch the march in person, it is set to be broadcast on ABC 7 NY.
NYC Pride’s 2024 calendar also includes some of our most favorite legacy events. TEAZE, a 21+ queer party, will kick off festivities on June 22 at LAMDA Lounge. Bliss Days (formerly known as Femme Fatale) will celebrate queer womxn on June 30 at the DL. PrideFest, an LGBTQ+ street fair, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year on June 30 in Greenwich Village.
TEAZE is like a buffet of queer nightlife. This event highlights the diverse events that are happening across NYC. Discover beloved DJs and performers at one of Brooklyn’s best party venues, Club Lambda, from 2-10 pm. VIP admission gets you an open bar from 2-4 pm, fast lane access, and exclusive giveaway items, and the VIP Table Experience includes six tickets with bottle and hookah options. Get your tickets starting at $47.78 at eventbrite.com/e/teaze-tickets-869446075617.
Bliss Days is all about celebrating LGBTQIA+ womxn. This party, located at The DL, will have rotating DJs, dancers, pop-up performances, and special guests on multiple floors from 2-10 pm. It’s a whole day of bliss! General admission tickets grant you access to all floors, DJ sets, indoor/outdoor spaces, and drink specials, while VIP tickets include an open bar from 2-4 pm, fast lane access, and an exclusive VIP room. VIP table experiences are available, but they’re limited. Tickets start at $35 at eventbrite.com/e/bliss-days-tickets-871259258897.
Still craving more? There’s a calendar full of events to keep your pride going all month.
Red Bull Culture Clash returns to New York on June 1! This event was inspired by Jamaican sound system culture and features head-to-head performances from four crews honoring the city’s biggest parades with special guests, never-before-seen remixes, and once-in-a-lifetime performances. They’ve got @Papijuicebk is repping the Pride March, @Remezcla is repping the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, @estmedia is repping Lunar New Year Parade and @nol0ngtalk is repping the West Indian Day Parade. The best part is the crowd decides who wins! Get your FREE tickets at redbull.com/cultureclash
Road to Pride Bar Crawl – Chelsea Edition June 1
NYC Pride is lighting up neighborhoods across the city! On June 1st, the Road to Pride bar crawl will be hitting some of the best bars in Chelsea: Elmo, Rebar, and Barracuda. Tickets are $15 and you can get them at eventbrite.com/e/road-to-pride-bar-crawl-chelsea-edition-tickets-890306178747.
Queens Night Market is the coolest vendor experience around. There are over 70 vendors serving traditional foods from all over the world, and no food or drink costs more than $6. It’s like traveling the globe on a budget! You’ll also see lots of art and merchandise vendors, lots of live entertainment, and the best part? It’s FREE! Get more info at queensnightmarket.com.
The New York Yankees are celebrating Pride all month long! By purchasing a ticket for one of The Yankees’ Pride Nights, a portion will go towards Heritage of Pride to help keep NYC Pride events free and accessible for all. Not only do you get to enjoy the game with other queer sports lovers, each ticket includes a limited edition Pride New York Yankees hat and a $15 food and beverage voucher. Make sure to get your tickets before they sell out at offer.fevo.com/legacy-of-pride-nyc-pride-59c619e?fevoUri=legacy-of-pride-nyc-pride-59c619e%2F
The Gleeks are taking over. Camp Classic’s Glee Dollar Bill is BACK and ready to celebrate pride the only way they know how — with a show-stopping, jaw-dropping drag show. Celebrate McKinley’s queerest song selections with The New Directions and NYC Pride. Whether you’re a dolphin, Lebanese, or anything in between, grab a slushie and head to the choir room!
Road to Pride Bar Crawl – Williamsburg Edition June 22
The Road to Pride is making its final pit stop in Williamsburg on June 22nd! This bar crawl honoring Pride in neighborhoods across NYC will be hitting Exley, Macri Park, and Animal. You don’t want to miss it! Get your $15 tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/road-to-pride-bar-crawl-williamsburg-edition-tickets-890316118477.
The LGBT Center has been a place of celebration and Pride for all LGBTQ+ New Yorkers since 1983, and this year’s Garden Party will be no exception. Located at Pier 76, from 6-9 pm, on Monday, June 24, experience an evening of music, special guests, bites and beverages, sponsored activations, and more. Tickets start at $99 and include open Smirnoff Vodka & Tito’s Handmade Vodka bars, access to complimentary food stations, all sponsor experiences, views of the city skyline, and exclusive culinary tastings from various VIP area restaurant partners. Secure your spot at gaycenter.org/gardenparty.
Mets Pride Night presented by Citi June 28
Calling all queer Mets fans! This year’s Mets Pride Night will feature DJs, in-game entertainment, Mets Pride merchandise, themed cocktails, and more! The first 15,000 fans will receive an exclusive Mets Pride hat presented by Citi. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will be donated directly to NYC Pride initiatives. Don’t miss out on the one night a year when Citi Field swaps blue & orange for the entire rainbow. Get your tickets at fevo-enterprise.com/event/Nycpride24.
NYC PRIDE: YOUTH PRIDE 2024 June 29
We can’t forget the next generation of LGBTQIA+ folks! Every year, NYC Pride hosts Youth Pride to uplift LGBTQIA+ teens and allies ages 13-21 at Pier 16. Youth Pride features DJs, carnival games, and special guests from 12-6 pm. This safe, inclusive space offers non-alcoholic drinks, food, musical performances, and opportunities for young people to connect. Get more info about this FREE event at nycpride.org/event/youth-pride.
Make sure to check out PrideFest, the annual LGBTQIA+ street fair that combines exhibitors, food, and activities for a day of fun and celebration in the name of equality. Try foods from all over the world all in one spot while spending the day with NYC’s queers and allies. All day in Greenwich Village!
Grab your friends and chosen family, make sure to hydrate, and get out there! There’s so much to celebrate all month long, and no matter what you’re into, there’s something for you. Pride only comes once a year, so make it count! Can’t wait to see you there.
