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NYC\u2019s official LGBTQIA+ Pride events seek to unite LGBTQIA+ individuals from around the world in the birthplace of the modern Pride movement to celebrate our resilience and continue the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality.\u200d<\/p>\n
NYC Pride | Heritage of Pride<\/a>, the nonprofit behind NYC\u2019s official LGBTQIA+ Pride events, has unveiled its full slate of events and programs for 2026. This year\u2019s calendar is anchored by the renowned\u00a0Pride March<\/a>, among the largest and longest-running LGBTQIA+ demonstrations in the world, and\u00a0PrideFest<\/a>, the largest LGBTQIA+ street festival in the U.S., on Sunday, June 28, 2026. These annual events return alongside a wide variety of other programs that serve, celebrate, and advocate for our entire LGBTQIA+ community.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThis past year, we have learned that Pride events are not to be taken for granted \u2013 even in a safe haven like New York City,\u201d said\u00a0NYC Pride Executive Director Im Lynde. \u201cIn 2026, we are intentionally curating events that not only bring our community together in joy and celebration, but also in the fight for equality \u2013 for all of us.\u201d\u200d<\/p>\n FREE NYC PRIDE EVENTS INCLUDE:<\/p>\n Pride March<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sunday, June 28, 2026. 12:00 p.m. Starting line: 26th St & 5th Ave. Dispersal: 15th St & 7th Ave. PrideFest\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Sunday, June 28, 2026. 11:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m. 4th Avenue from 14th St to 8th St\/Astor Place. discover queer writers and stories at\u00a0BookFest<\/p>\n connect with small businesses and local non-profits at\u00a0CommunityFest<\/p>\n enjoy family-friendly activities at\u00a0FamilyFest<\/p>\n sample an eclectic mix of local bites and flavors at\u00a0FoodFest<\/p>\n see iconic artists perform in the spotlight at\u00a0StageFest<\/p>\n access queer-affirming support at\u00a0WellnessFest<\/p>\n Youth Pride<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Saturday, June 27, 2026. 11:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m. South Street Seaport\/Pier 16. The event kicks off with community partners and activists coming together for a rally to demand stronger local protections for trans youth.<\/p>\n Entry is free with an RSVP, which can be done via\u00a0Eventbrite<\/a>.\u200d<\/p>\n TICKETED NYC PRIDE EVENTS INCLUDE:<\/p>\n \u201cRoad to Pride\u201d Bar Crawl Series<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Saturdays March 28, May 9 and June 6, 2026 It\u2019s Giving Brunch: Drag Brunch Fundraiser\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Saturday, June 20, 2026 Grandstand Experience at the Pride March\u00a0\u2013 Sunday, June 28, 2026 Additional events can be found at\u00a0nycpride.org\/events<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n NYC Pride\u2019s events are made possible through the support of community members and allies. To sustain our mission and continue creating safe spaces that serve and celebrate our community, we encourage you to join the movement at\u00a0nycpride.org\/donate<\/a>. For volunteer opportunities and other ways to get involved, visit\u00a0nycpride.org\/support<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\tLike this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n
The iconic\u00a0NYC\u00a0Pride March\u00a0\u2013 which began as an annual demonstration honoring the 1969 Stonewall Riots \u2013 has grown into an important symbol of LGBTQIA+ resilience, unity and activism on the world stage. Join millions of spectators, our community and allies, marching contingents, Grand Marshals, local partners and more in the birthplace of the modern Pride movement as we march in solidarity and celebration.\u00a0
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If you can\u2019t join us in person, tune in to the NYC Pride March Broadcast on WABC-7 and ABC.com for up-close looks at floats and marching contingents, exclusive live performances, and intimate interviews with our city\u2019s queer trailblazers.<\/p>\n
NYC\u2019s queer community, families, community leaders, small businesses and nonprofits, and top-tier talent from around the world come together at\u00a0PrideFest, the largest LGBTQIA+ street festival in the U.S. Visitors can:<\/p>\n
Youth Pride, a block party-style celebration of LGBTQIA+ youth and their families and allies, provides an affirming space for empowerment, education and community-building. Attendees can expect carnival games and attractions, live performances, and free food and snacks, as well as the opportunity to connect with local trans- and gender-affirming resource providers.<\/p>\n
Meet new people, explore LGBTQIA+ hotspots, and build excitement ahead of Pride Month with NYC Pride\u2019s bar crawl series, \u201cRoad to Pride\u201d. This year kicks off on Saturday, March 28 with a\u00a0Y2K-themed crawl<\/a>\u00a0through\u00a0Hell\u2019s Kitchen<\/a>, followed by a\u00a0disco-themed crawl<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Williamsburg<\/a>\u00a0on May 9 and a\u00a0Pride anthem crawl<\/a>\u00a0in the\u00a0West Village<\/a>\u00a0on June 6. Ticket sales and 10% of drink purchases at each stop help us continue hosting events that serve and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community.\u00a02:00 \u2013 5:00 p.m. $15 plus tax per crawl or $35 plus tax for the \u201cRoad to Pride Passport\u201d ticket, including entry and raffle tickets for all three crawls.<\/p>\n
NYC Pride\u2019s marquee fundraiser,\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s Giving Brunch\u201d, is back for another round of mimosas, drag excellence, and paying it forward. Top NYC talent headline this fabulous drag brunch at Stella 34 in Macy\u2019s Herald Square, featuring a silent auction and raffle prizes that directly support NYC Pride\u2019s work.\u00a0Seating 1: 11:00 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m. Seating 2: 2:00 \u2013 4:00 p.m. Stella 34 Trattoria at Macy\u2019s Herald Square. Starting at $50.<\/p>\n
Experience the world-renowned NYC Pride March like never before at the\u00a0Grandstand. This premium, ticketed experience offers an unmatched Pride March viewing spot with comfortable stadium-style seating, alongside a slew of VIP amenities including private restrooms, complimentary food and beverages, live entertainment and more. For the first time this year, attendees have an opportunity to join the Grandstand\u2019s audience pit, offering front-row seats to the spectacle and live performances of the WABC-7 live broadcast.\u00a010:30 a.m. -6:00 p.m. General William Jenkins Worth Monument. $53-235.<\/p>\n