As the birthplace of Pride, NYC feels like a pretty special place to be throughout he month of June. Since the Stonewall riots of 1969, the city has celebrated the rights of the LGBTQ+ community year in, year out, championing inclusivity and equal rights.
The month is packed with marches, parties and festivals attended by the most lavishly dressed party goers to be found, the world over. With the rainbow flags draped from building, in windows, on streetlights and on almost every flagpole, you simply cannot escape the party atmosphere.
A Guide to NYC Pride
Whilst the official parade isn’t until the June 26th, there is plenty more to do throughout the month.
June 9th-12th – Meat Packing District – The Whitney –
Free parties, art, history tours and more in a pedestrian only space, which transforms Gansevoort Street into the Whitney Lawn. Filled with family-friendly activities, with history tours in the day and a ball in the evening. More information through this link.
June 10th – West Village – Bureau of General Services – Queer Division bookstore –
Author and advocate of trans rights, Paisley Currah and law professor, Kendall Thomas have a live discussion about Currah’s new publication. “Sex is as Sex Does: Governing Transgender Identity”.
June 11th – Long Island City – New York Irish Center –
Who We Love, Graham Cantwell’s coming of age comedy drama about a young girl discovering Dublin’s gay scene with her flamboyant best friend receives a special screening. George Cantwell will be in attendance! This means you can put your questions to him as well as one of the film’s actors, Amy-Joyce Hastings.
June 17th – City Centre – Citi Field –
Pride night, The Metz take on The Marlins for home run month. You’ll receive a limited-edition Metz-Pride hat with every ticket. Additionally, a portion of the profits go to the LGBTQ Network Safe Schools Initiative.
June 26th – Pride March – 25th Street and 5th Ave
The main event, Pride March, leaves at noon and passes the Sonewall Museum and the New York City AIDS memorial. Expect flotillas, dancing, singing and extravagance as the parade passes through the streets.
This event coincides with the festival at Pride Island. This year, headlined by Lil’ Kim on the Saturday(25th) and Kim Petras (26th). You can also find PrideFest on 4th Ave, between East 8th and 13th Street at the festival area.
All of the above, is of course, a small snapshot of what you can find around the city during the month of June.
Chaps & Co will of course be on standby with the scissor, tending to any last-minute alterations to your hairstyle. You can book into our Broadway barbershop by following this link. Check our full list of barbering services here.
We hope you enjoy the festivities, and for this month don’t forget to #KeepItFabulous
As the birthplace of Pride, NYC feels like a pretty special place to be throughout he month of June. Since the Stonewall riots of 1969, the city has celebrated the rights of the LGBTQ+ community year in, year out, championing inclusivity and equal rights.
The month is packed with marches, parties and festivals attended by the most lavishly dressed party goers to be found, the world over. With the rainbow flags draped from building, in windows, on streetlights and on almost every flagpole, you simply cannot escape the party atmosphere.
A Guide to NYC Pride
Whilst the official parade isn’t until the June 26th, there is plenty more to do throughout the month.
June 9th-12th – Meat Packing District – The Whitney –
Free parties, art, history tours and more in a pedestrian only space, which transforms Gansevoort Street into the Whitney Lawn. Filled with family-friendly activities, with history tours in the day and a ball in the evening. More information through this link.
June 10th – West Village – Bureau of General Services – Queer Division bookstore –
Author and advocate of trans rights, Paisley Currah and law professor, Kendall Thomas have a live discussion about Currah’s new publication. “Sex is as Sex Does: Governing Transgender Identity”.
June 11th – Long Island City – New York Irish Center –
Who We Love, Graham Cantwell’s coming of age comedy drama about a young girl discovering Dublin’s gay scene with her flamboyant best friend receives a special screening. George Cantwell will be in attendance! This means you can put your questions to him as well as one of the film’s actors, Amy-Joyce Hastings.
June 17th – City Centre – Citi Field –
Pride night, The Metz take on The Marlins for home run month. You’ll receive a limited-edition Metz-Pride hat with every ticket. Additionally, a portion of the profits go to the LGBTQ Network Safe Schools Initiative.
June 26th – Pride March – 25th Street and 5th Ave
The main event, Pride March, leaves at noon and passes the Sonewall Museum and the New York City AIDS memorial. Expect flotillas, dancing, singing and extravagance as the parade passes through the streets.
This event coincides with the festival at Pride Island. This year, headlined by Lil’ Kim on the Saturday(25th) and Kim Petras (26th). You can also find PrideFest on 4th Ave, between East 8th and 13th Street at the festival area.
All of the above, is of course, a small snapshot of what you can find around the city during the month of June.
Chaps & Co will of course be on standby with the scissor, tending to any last-minute alterations to your hairstyle. You can book into our Broadway barbershop by following this link. Check our full list of barbering services here.
We hope you enjoy the festivities, and for this month don’t forget to #KeepItFabulous
