WorldPride alone added dozens of new events to 2019’s already packed Pride month calendar, and those are just the tip of the iceberg. New Yorkers and folks from all over the world are amped to commemorate the Stonewall Inn’s historic place in the modern Gay Rights Movement, celebrate WorldPride’s aim to bridge communities across cultures, and have an all-around excellent time.
The combination of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the first ever stateside WorldPride, and an entire month teeming with all manner of LGBTQIA+ events promises to make this June the greatest Pride month NYC has ever seen. The Greenwich Village bar, considered the birthplace of the US gay rights movement, said it would stop selling all alcoholic drinks made by the Anheuser-Busch brewer during June 25-27's NYC Pride weekend.Īccording to data from Keep Your Pride, an LGBT+ campaign that monitors corporate donations, Anheuser-Busch has made 48 donations totaling $35,350 since 2015 to 29 lawmakers who have supported conservative bills on trans rights issues.Ī spokesperson for Anheuser-Busch, the United States' largest brewer, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation "our company and our brands are focused on making a positive and lasting impact when it comes to issues of equality.The countdown to the NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 30, has begun, with plenty of time to prepare for the main event. New York City's famed LGBT+ Stonewall Inn said it would pour Bud Light and Stella Artois beer down the drain this week to protest corporate donations by the brands' owner to conservative lawmakers who have backed bills targeting transgender rights. Bud Light and Stella 'down the drain' in LGBT+ protest The programme will be streamed on NYC Pride's Facebook and Youtube accounts on Sunday 27 June from 3 pm ET. In addition, you will be able to follow virtually the talks and performances of the groups and organisations that would normally take to the streets for the New York Pride Parade. Here you can check the map of the location of the shops that will have special Pride decorations and offers.
Pride ParadeĪlthough the Pride Parade is on hiatus for the second year in a row due to the pandemic, it will be held differently through the NYC Pride March 2021 PopUp Experience, where more than 100 businesses will show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride Fest will take place on Sunday 27 May in Greenwich Village, on 4th Avenue between 13th and 9th Streets in Manhattan, NY. PrideFest is a street fair that combines exhibitors, entertainers, food stalls and activities related to Pride Month. In-person and online, PrideFest returns for its 27th edition. Starting at 3 pm ET on Saturday 26 June, young people from around the world will be able to celebrate Youth Pride with their friends through musical performances, LGBTQIA+ centre spotlights, DJs and other activities. Youth Pride will be a virtual experience for all teens and young people in the LGBTQ+ community. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to New Alternative, a non-profit organization focused on helping homeless LGBT+ youth. On 26 June, the 40th Annual LGBT+ Pride Run will be held in a hybrid form i.e. Visit ! /dw5qsuZydz- New York City Pride FebruFrontrunners Pride Run Visual campaign captured by photographer #CaitOppermann featuring #GiaLove, #JoséThomas, and #ReidJefferson. Here are some of the events taking place in announces the official theme for 2021, #TheFightContinues.
The official theme of the New York Pride Parade 2021 is "the struggle continues", as it seeks to reflect and raise awareness of the many adversities still faced by the LGBTQ+ community. This year the parade will once again be held virtually, however, the lifting of restrictions in NYC, as well as the advancement of the vaccination plan, will allow for other public activities to take place. Last year, the in-person New York City (NYC) Pride Parade was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. New York City Pride Parade 2021: what to know Here are the details of this year's event.
For several days during the month, a series of parties and celebrations are organised throughout the city, culminating in the Pride Parade. One of the cities most recognised for celebrating Pride is New York. In addition, Pride Month activities run throughout the month of June to celebrate the self-affirmation and visibility of people belonging to the LGBTQ+ community and was created to raise awareness about the struggle for equality and dignity. International LGBTQ+ Pride Day 2021 will be commemorated on 28 June.