NYC Pride Guide 2023

New York City embraces June as Pride month like none other. With parades, festivals, concerts and plenty of other events, the city celebrates its LGBTQIA+ community and this year’s motto: “Strength in Solidarity.” Pride organizers released the following statement, “This year’s theme highlights the cultural significance of the LGBTQIA+ community within the fabric of modern society, while acknowledging every individual’s uniqueness and ability to wield tremendous power when united with others.”

New York City’s Pride celebrations of epic proportions are deeply important to the city, as the first march was held here in 1970, just one year after the Stonewall Uprising. Join in solidarity at any one of the events listed below.

The NYC Pride March is on Sunday, June 25, 2023, starting at noon. The parade has been known to last for hours, (like 6-10 hours)! So there’s plenty of time to catch the costumes, the flair, and the joy. The route will take marchers south on 5th Avenue before heading west on 8th Street. After crossing over 6th Avenue, the March will continue on Christopher Street passing the Stonewall National Monument. It will then turn north on 7th Avenue, passing the New York City AIDS Memorial, before dispersing in Chelsea at 16th Street and 7th Avenue. If you can’t make it in person, fear not, for the sixth year in a row, the NYC Pride March will be broadcast on ABC-7.

June 25, 2023

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Stonewall Day on June 23, which commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, is moving to Hudson Yards this year. This will make the event even bigger and able to accommodate more people. This is good news for organizers because Stonewall Day is also a fundraiser for the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center (SNMVC), the first LGBTQ+ visitor center within the National Park System, slated to open next June.

Christina Aguilera is headlining the concert and promising an unforgettable show with help from Mila Jam, BETTY, and drag queen Mariyea and more.

Tickets for the event are free, however, VIP access can be purchased, starting at $82.

June 23, 2023

5-8pm

The Roxy Cinema in Tribeca is showcasing queer cinema throughout June in celebration of Pride Month. Roxy Cinema is an Art Deco-inspired experimental cinema that showcases indie films from modern day to cult classics.

In a series called, Roxy REELness, films date back to the 1960s with Jack Smith’s Flaming Creatures on 16MM film and Shirley Clarke’s Portrait Of Jason (35MM). The festival journeys all the way up to modern times with 2018’s Knife + Heart. Among the films being shown are popular movies such as, Blue Is The Warmest Color, Happy Together, Paris Is Burning, Rocky Horror Picture Show.

For additional fun, Roxy cinema offers craft cocktails, beer and wine, popcorn and candy to enjoy during the movie.

2 6th Avenue Cellar Level

New York, NY 10013

The renowned Mexican -American visual artist Gabriel Garcia Roman, has helped paint the uptown cathedral, St. John the Divine in rainbow colors. To start the church’s “Iconic Pride” series, the cathedral commissioned the installation from Garcia Roman. The interior of the cathedral will be awash in color, honoring Pride month. Stop by and check it out and for more information on programming for the Iconic Pride series, see the website (link above).

1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street

New York, NY 10025

Drag queen shows in New York have been an integral part of New York’s entertainment and gay scene dating back to the 1860s (yes, that’s right 1-8. For more on the history of drag, read this CNN article). This cherished art form is loved and respected today. Plus the entertainment factor of a drag brunch can’t be beat. There are lots to choose from but for a classic drag brunch, Diva Royale fits the bill perfectly. This brunch offers epic drag queens and celebrity impersonations to the likes of Dolly Parton, Madonna, Whitney Houston and more. Brunch options check all the traditional boxes. While it’s not mandatory to eat at the show, there is a two drink minimum and it’s cash only. For tickets and more information, see the Diva Royale website.

1:30PM Saturday & Sunday Shows

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New York, NY 10036

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