Pride Month 2026: Events Across New York City
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the contributions, history, and diversity of LGBTQIA+ communities while recognizing the ongoing pursuit of equality and inclusion.
Pride Month is observed each June in honor of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, a series of protests that took place around the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village which became a defining moment in the LGBTQ rights movement worldwide. One year later, the first Pride marches took place in NYC and several other major U.S. cities, helping to launch a movement that continues today, over five decades later.
Pride Month 2026 in NYC is packed with celebrations, educational programs, community gatherings, and advocacy events throughout the five boroughs. Here are just a few of the opportunities New Yorkers can participate in this June:
Official NYC Pride Marches and Major Rallies
NYC Pride March
Sunday, June 28
The 57th annual NYC Pride March kicks off at 12 p.m. from 26th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, passing the historic Stonewall Inn before concluding near 15th Street and Seventh Avenue.
Queer Liberation March
Sunday, June 28
Organized by the Reclaim Pride Coalition, this alternative grassroots march will gather at 2:30pm and step out at 3pm from Union Square West to Washington Square Park.
Festivals and Youth Events
PrideFest
Sunday, June 28
The nation’s largest LGBTQIA+ street fair will take place along Fourth Avenue between 14th and Eighth Streets in Manhattan between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., featuring performances, food vendors, community organizations, and local businesses.
Youth Pride
Saturday, June 27
Hosted at Pier 16 at the South Street Seaport, Youth Pride will welcome LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies for an afternoon of live performances, activities, and community celebration.
Community and Borough Celebrations
Harlem Pride
Saturday, June 27
A vibrant uptown celebration featuring local vendors, artists, performers, and community organizations centered at 12th Avenue between West 130th and 132nd Streets from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Brooklyn Pride
Saturday, June 13
Brooklyn Pride 2026 will take place on Saturday, June 13. The 30th-anniversary event will feature a day-long street festival in Park Slope (11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along 5th Avenue), followed by the Twilight Pride March (7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.).
Da Bronx Pride Festival
Saturday, June 20
Hosted by the Bronx LGBTQ+ organization Destination Tomorrow, Da Bronx Pride Festival will be a day of live music, food, and community centered at Westchester Avenue (between Brook and Bergen Avenues) from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Additional Events
NYC Pride Ride
Check the official NYC Pride events calendar for information on the annual cycling ride through New York City’s neighborhoods.
Educational and Community Programs
Throughout the month, New York City public schools, libraries, and community organizations will host educational panels, family-friendly programs, art events, and discussions celebrating LGBTQIA+ history and culture. Click here for more information.
For additional information, event details, volunteer opportunities, and updates, visit the NYC Pride website.