Calling all New Yorkers, visitors, community members and allies! Our correspondent Abbie Martin Greenbaum has curated a list of 12 of the top LGBTQ+ Pride Month events and celebrations to attend in New York (NYC) this June 2022, including marches, rallies, movie viewings, and more.
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Happy Pride month! This year marks the 53rd anniversary of the Stonewall Uprisings – demonstrations that occurred in 1969 at legendary gay club Stonewall Inn, in response to raids by police. These riots served as a momentous force in the movement for LGBTQ+ rights, and the first Pride happened one year later in commemoration.
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Of course, LGBTQ rights have come a long way since 1969, but the fight is not over. This spring, dozens of states proposed “Don’t Say Gay” bills, while a record number of anti-trans bills – and most insidiously, anti-trans legislation targeting children – were passed by states across the US.
Top LGBTQ+ Pride Month marches, rallies and other events to attend in New York (NYC) this June 2022.
So this year, we want to take time to celebrate, and also to remind ourselves of the work that still needs to be done to ensure equal rights for everyone. If you are searching for a New York Pride event to attend this June, here are twelve worth your time – and be on the lookout for many, many more.
12 of the Top LGBTQ+ Pride Month Celebrations in June in NYC
1. The March.
June 26th, 12 pm. New York City’s annual Pride March comes on the last Sunday in June – the grand finale to a powerful month. This year, the March begins at 25th street and Fifth Avenue and continues south, crossing west at 8th street.
Top LGBTQ+ Pride Month marches, rallies and other events to attend in New York (NYC) this June 2022.
Before eventually concluding at 16th Street and 7th Avenue, attendees will pay their respects to both the Stonewall National Monument and the New York City AIDS Memorial. Angelica Ross resumes her role as co-host, while Ts Madison, Punkie Johnson, Schuyler Bailar, Dominique Morgan, and Chase Strangio have been announced as this year’s Grand Marshals.
2. Pride Fest
June 26th, 11 am. After the parade, head over to 4th Avenue between 13th Street and 8th Street (think the Strand Book Store, stretching down towards Houston) for an LGBTQ street fair.
Pride Fest serves as the glorious afterparty to the day’s events, offering food and festivities to energized paradegoers. If you are attending with kids, be sure to check out the adjoining FamilyFest over at Astor Plaza.
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3. Brooklyn Pride Week
June 6th – 12th. Did you think the other boroughs were going to be left out of the fun? Though Queens’ Pride has already happened, events in Brooklyn and the Bronx are here to keep you busy until the Manhattan March rolls around.
As well as the Brooklyn Pride Parade and Festival on June 11th, the week will be packed with games, comedy, and a 5k, as well as plenty of unofficial events happening across the borough. Don’t forget to stop by Yes! Brooklyn Pride, a glitter-filled Pride afterparty at the House of Yes.
4. Pride at the High Line
June 9th, 5 pm. As well as the March, there are other events happening in honor of Pride all month long. One of these is Pride at the High Line, a free storytelling event hosted by The Generations Project and emceed by drag queen Castrata.
Speakers from the Edie Windsor SAGE Center and Greenwich House will share stories of the neighborhood’s history, helping to keep these vital memories alive for the next generation.
5. Live! Laugh! Love! Pride Edition
June 12th, 4 pm. Of course, we had to suggest at least one event at The Stonewall Inn itself. And what better than the Pride 2022 Live Show?
This is a musical showcase starring Melissa E. Driscoll, and serves as a fundraiser for the LGBTQ story archive, I’m From Driftwood. Tickets are available online.
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6. LadyLand Festival
June 17th. Head to The Brooklyn Mirage for this fantastic (and outdoors!) queer music festival.
Headlined by beloved queer artists Tinashe and Honey Dijon, attendees can also enjoy music from Sevdaliza, Shygirl, TR/ST, Namasenda, and many others. Tickets are available online.
7. Movies Under the Stars: Pride
June 17th, 8:30 pm. All month long, you’ll catch LGBTQ stories playing at movie theaters around the city. One event we wanted to highlight is this free outdoor screening of Pride, the fan-favorite film about the 1984 solidarity between gay activists and mineworkers in the United Kingdom.
Grab a picnic blanket and head to James J Walker Park for a movie that will leave you feeling a little bit better about the world.
8. Bronx Pride Festival
June 18th. Head to The Hub in East Tremont for a day of Pride festivities, including a march, rally, and live entertainment.
This will be fun for the whole family, and we’re excited to hear about the rest of the programming – stay tuned for more information.
9. Trans Voices Cabaret – Pride
June 18th, 9:30 pm. Historic gay bar The Duplex is known for their legacy as New York’s oldest cabaret and piano bar. And this month, we wanted to make sure you knew about their Pride show, Trans Voices Cabaret.
With a lineup of all trans and nonbinary performers, we know this will be a night to remember. Tickets are available both online and at the door.
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10. The Rally
June 24th, 4 pm. Kicking off Pride Weekend, a rally at the Battery, led by activists Raquel Willis and Sage Dolan-Sandrino.
For everyone who is feeling devastated by current events, speeches by Chase Strangio, Dominique Morgan, Schuyler Bailar, B. Hawk Snipes, Edafe Okoporo, Linda La, Shawnee Kish, Angy Rivera, The Okra Project, and the National LGBTQ+ Task Force will help to galvanize and mobilize towards change.
11. Harlem Pride Celebration Day
June 25th, 12 pm. We love the approach Harlem Pride takes toward their afternoon event.
Top LGBTQ+ Pride Month marches, rallies and other events to attend in New York (NYC) this June 2022.
This is not only a family-friendly celebration of LGBTQ pride, but also an opportunity to provide community members with relevant resources – including health screenings, legal services, and more. That’s not to say there won’t also be entertainment – as well as music, you can expect activities for all ages.
12. Youth Pride
June 25th, 1 pm. Last but not least, Youth Pride. Since many of the month’s happenings are 21+, we love to see an event that is designed specifically for young people.
What events to join in honor of June LGBT Month. Courtesy Photo.
Additional information has yet to be announced, but we know that Youth Pride is free, and will include performances and appearances by well-known activists.
12 NYC pride events to attend in honor of June LGBT Month
Those are some of the top LGBTQ+ Pride Month events and celebrations to attend in New York (NYC) this June 2022, including marches, rallies, movies, and more. Which ones are at the top of your list, dear reader?
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Abbie Martin Greenbaum grew up in New York City and currently lives in Brooklyn, where she drinks a lot of coffee and matches roommates together for a living. At Oberlin College, she studied English and Cinema, which are still two of her favorite things, along with dessert and musical theater. She believes in magic.
