The LQBTQIA+ community and allies are celebrating Pride Month in the tri-state area.
Pride Month is held in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a pivotal event in the history of this community that laid the foundation for Pride. The month aims to inspire, educate, commemorate, celebrate and acknowledge the impact LGBTQIA+ has had on history locally, nationally and internationally.
While many are familiar with New York City’s annual Gay Pride Parade, this year’s march will take place on June 26 and leaves from 25th Street and 5th Avenue at 12:00 pmour area also has many other events scheduled to add to the celebration.
And brunch is scheduled for this Sunday June 19 at 12:00 pm with a culinary experience that will present a selection of gastronomic stories from Juneteenth of black LGBTQIA+ chefs. For more information, click here.
A garden party is scheduled for Tuesday June 21 at 6:00 pm at Pier 84. The event will include performances by Paula Cole, Sophie B. Hawkins and more to be announced. Food, drinks, entertainment and views of the Hudson River will also be included. Tickets must be purchased for admission here.
June 23 there will be a conference focused on activism and issues affecting the community. More information here.
Also, after years of virtual celebrations due to the pandemic, the long-awaited experience Pride Island in person is scheduled for this year, at a new location. Three-day music festival, part of NYC Pride, will fill Governors Island from June 24 to 26. Here the details.
Pride events in New York City
Here are some events scheduled for June 24:
Other events are scheduled for June 25:
The last day of events will be on June 27, where there will be an event called Broadway Sings which partnered with NYC Pride to present the concert of the year, honoring pop icon and LGBTQIA+ ally, Taylor Swift.
In addition, at 5:00 am there will also be an event Tribal Fever Afterhours.
New Jersey
For those in New Jersey, here are some Pride parades and events to watch:
Connecticut
For those in Connecticut, here are some events in the area:
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EVENTS IN OUR AREA, VISIT OUR COOL AND FREE SECTION HERE.
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