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NYC Pride

In the summer of 1969, a moment of protest in New York City sparked a movement that took hold around the world.

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More than 50 years later, NYC Pride embodies both an ethos and a larger-than-life event. This is thanks to the resiliency, creativity and determination of the City’s LGBTQ+ community. The theme for this year’s edition is “Rise Up: Pride in Protest,” and the spirit of Pride remains as strong as ever. Look below for events taking place this June as well as Pride-related stories, and find out more at nycpride.org.

NYC PRIDE EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS

Find out where this year's Pride activities are taking place, along with NYC Pride history—both major moments and LGBTQ+ landmark sites.

People in vibrant costumes, some on stilts, parade down a city street with colorful flags and banners. A large, elaborate puppet figure is in the center. Spectators line the sidewalk. Buildings and trees are in the background.
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Historic Moments in NYC Pride

The modern LGBTQ+ rights movement began in earnest at the Stonewall Inn in 1969. The fight has been progressing ever since.

NYC PRIDE STORIES

These photo essays speak to the range of expressions of Pride. See the whole series at NYC Pride Diaries.

Photographer Robert Andy Coombs taking a picture on a medium format camera
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Pride Diary 2023: Robert Andy Coombs

“New York will always have an amazing spot in my heart.”

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A person with long hair is leaning against a white wall in a gym, wearing a dark tank top and patterned shorts. Their hands are wrapped, and they appear focused. Gym equipment is visible in the background.
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Pride Diary 2021: Tommy Kha

Photographer Tommy Kha documents queer Asian American communities for his latest Pride diary installment.

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Photographs by Lia Clay Miller
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Pride Diary 2019: Lia Clay Miller

Lia Clay Miller joined the Queer Liberation March to support her trans community and document NYC activist spirit.

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