The ultimate guide to NYC Pride 2026: Every event you need to know

Join the free NYC Pride March down Fifth Avenue on June 28 — all are welcome. As NYC Pride’s flagship event, the annual NYC Pride March returns on Sunday, June 28, 2026, kicking off at 12:00 p.m. on Fifth Avenue near 25th Street and proceeding south through Greenwich Village before dispersing around 16th Street.

If you want to kick off your weekend with bottomless drinks, fabulous queens, and a truly great cause, this is the event for you. NYC Pride’s marquee fundraiser, “It’s Giving Brunch,” is officially back for the 2026 season.

This high-energy event is taking over Stella 34 Trattoria (inside Macy’s Herald Square) on Saturday, June 20. You can expect delicious food, jaw-dropping performances by the city’s top drag artists, and exclusive raffle prizes.

The best part? 100% of the proceeds go directly toward supporting NYC Pride’s work in creating safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community.

After you watch the march, you can keep the celebratory energy going at PrideFest! This massive LGBTQIA+ street fair also returns on Sunday, June 28.

Head over to 4th Avenue from 14th Street to 8th Street/Astor Place for a totally free afternoon of fun. You can grab some eclectic bites at FoodFest, discover queer writers at BookFest, and connect with local small businesses and non-profits.

If you find yourself in Brooklyn, you absolutely cannot miss the Good Judy Block Party. This beloved queer bar in Park Slope is taking over the streets for a massive outdoor celebration.

Expect incredible DJs, fabulous local drag performances, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe that perfectly captures the spirit of the month. Grab a drink and get ready to celebrate the community right on 5th Avenue!

If you’re looking for a lively event dedicated to younger members of the community, Youth Pride is the perfect spot.

This annual celebration returns to the South Street Seaport (Piers 16 & 17) on Saturday, June 27. It serves as a fantastic, safe space for teens and young adults to celebrate their identities with music, games, and performances alongside their peers.

Looking for a way to volunteer your time and make a tangible impact? The incredible team at God’s Love We Deliver is officially marching in the parade again this year.

They are marching under the banner “Love Looks Good On You.” It’s a beautiful way to celebrate authenticity and nourishment while supporting an essential nonprofit that provides medically tailored meals to New Yorkers in need.

Taking over the streets on Saturday, June 27, this annual march is a staple of NYC Pride weekend. Known for being completely grassroots and free of corporate floats, it’s a powerful demonstration of solidarity and protest.

The march typically kicks off at Bryant Park and makes its way through Midtown, ending in the West Village. It’s an incredibly moving and inclusive event that you won’t want to miss.

If you want to experience a beautifully punk, non-corporate celebration, the NYC Drag March is the place to be on Friday, June 26.

Participants assemble in Tompkins Square Park and march all the way to the historic Stonewall Inn at Christopher Street and 7th Avenue. The event kicks off around 7:30 p.m., bringing an unapologetic, purposefully inclusive energy to the East Village.

As the historic center of the movement, The Stonewall Inn and its official charity arm (SIGBI) are celebrating an incredibly milestone-heavy June. 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the Stonewall National Monument designation and the 20th anniversary of the bar’s preservation, making it a poignant time to visit Greenwich Village.

While the bar is running special programming every day of the month, the public can look forward to major highlights like the 2026 Wall of Honor Ceremony on June 25, paying tribute to LGBTQIA+ trailblazers. The historic landmark will also be a major focal point during NYC Pride Weekend (June 26–28), keeping its doors open from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. right on the parade route.

Ready to party? BRÜT is hosting one of the city’s biggest Pride weekend events on Friday, June 26.

This official Pride party takes over a massive, three-tier venue right in the heart of Times Square at 1604 Broadway. Expect an electrifying night fueled by guest DJs, underground house, and non-stop dancing.

While the big institutions like MoMA and The Whitney always do something special for June, you absolutely must take a trip to SoHo.

The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art is the only contemporary art museum in the world strictly dedicated to LGBTQIA+ artwork. They always curate striking special exhibitions during June, making it a perfect, air-conditioned cultural escape from the summer heat.

Every Pride Month, the world’s largest Gothic cathedral welcomes New Yorkers to a wide range of gorgeous programming. The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine is hosting its annual “Iconic Pride” with spiritual services and community celebrations open to all!

Here are a few of the amazing events to look forward to this season:

• Pride Eve: Kick things off on Saturday, May 30 at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour, crafts, and a performance by the Greedy Peasant. The night ends with the breathtaking illumination of the Cathedral in rainbow lights.
• Pride Family Picnic: Head to the Cathedral Gardens on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for yard games and a community picnic. Don’t miss the special performance by the Queer Big Apple Corps Marching Band at noon!
• Pride Evensong: Enjoy a beautiful 4 p.m. service on Sunday, June 21 featuring LGBTQIA+ composers and the Cathedral Community Choir.
• Celebration of Pauli Murray: In collaboration with the American LGBTQ+ Museum, join a special discussion on Wednesday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m. honoring the trailblazing activist and scholar.

Grab your furry best friend and head to Manhattan West Plaza for the sixth annual Woof Fest! It is the perfect excuse to dress up your pup and enjoy a fabulous, free afternoon of entertainment.

Expect comedy by Jaye McBride, music from DJ Softee, and spectacular drag performances. The highlight of the day is the “Walk of Pride” Catwalk Contest at 1:30 p.m., where dogs and their humans can strut the runway to win great prizes. Plus, you can stop by the Paw Print Parlor for crafts or give back by packing hygiene kits for the LGBTQIA+ youth at the Ali Forney Center.

The Flatiron NoMad Partnership is celebrating June in a huge way with its month-long program, PRIDE: Start with Love. If you are looking for neighborhood art and local activations, look no further:

• Pride Glow: See the historic New York EDITION light up in Pride colors nightly. June 1–30.
• “Afterglow” Photo Frame: Snap a picture through artist Charlotte Hailstone Wu’s vibrant acrylic panel installation. June 2–30.
• “Rainbow Way” on Broadway: Follow Manhattan’s longest rainbow tape installation to uncover local queer history with checklists and checkpoints. June 15–30.

If you want to kick off Parade Sunday with incredible energy, head to Blackbarn Restaurant in NoMad. They are hosting a glitter-drenched Pride brunch extravaganza just half a block from the march’s starting line on Sunday, June 28. Emmy Award-winning RuPaul’s Drag Race legend Thorgy Thor is hosting the show alongside Phaedra Phaded and Miz Jade, offering seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.. Chef John Doherty has curated an exclusive menu starting with a LOVE P!nk Shooter followed by choices like cornflake-crusted French toast or made-to-order apple cider doughnuts. Reservations are $95 per person (or $120 for bottomless drinks) via Open Table

If you are looking for an incredible Sunday funday, Stella 34 Trattoria is putting a fresh spin on its weekly drag brunch for Pride Month. The Midtown restaurant is dedicating every Sunday in June to a different themed show hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race stars! You can catch a Totally ’80s show on June 7, a Selena and Jenni Rivera tribute on June 14, a Hacks-inspired brunch on June 21, and a massive Pride Celebration on June 28.

Adding to the festivities, the restaurant is partnering with Dos Hombres to serve up a special trio of Pride cocktails. You can sip on a Cranstonian, Honeydew Smash, or Passionfruit Margarita while you enjoy the incredible performances. Best of all, a portion of the proceeds from these cocktails will benefit The Trevor Project throughout the entire month, making it a fabulous way to support LGBTQIA+ youth while you celebrate.

Few places feel more quintessentially New York than this legendary NoHo cocktail lounge. Throughout Pride Week, the queer-led Temple Bar will host LGBTQ+ DJs alongside specialty menu items, culminating in an effortlessly cool Pride party on Saturday, June 27. It is the perfect downtown spot to raise a glass, soak in the timeless wood-paneled atmosphere, and sip a flawless martini.

Located directly on the official march route, Miriam is transforming into an all-day Pride hub on Parade Sunday. You can score front-row views of the festivities alongside al fresco Mediterranean dining, live DJs, and high-energy drag performances by Lady Celestina. Plus, you can sip their signature peach margarita with a rainbow salt rim all month long, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center.

Take your Pride celebrations to new heights—literally. Throughout June, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is transforming its famous Affinity room into a breathtaking sea of vibrant rainbow orbs. After dark on select days (including Parade Sunday on June 28), the immersive Transcendence room will also light up in dazzling rainbow hues. Wrap up your visit at the Nordic-inspired Après café with seasonal treats and unmatched Manhattan skyline views.

If you want to combine your love of baseball with your Pride celebrations, head to Citi Field! On Friday, June 26, the New York Mets are taking on the Philadelphia Phillies for an unforgettable evening honoring the LGBTQIA+ community.

The stadium will be buzzing with themed in-game entertainment, special performances, and exclusive Pride-inspired cocktails. If you get there early, the first 15,000 fans will score a free Mets Pride sleeveless jersey, and you absolutely won’t want to leave before the final inning—the night closes out with a spectacular Pride-themed fireworks display right over the field!

Celebrate Pride Month right on the water at Watermark Beach. This massive 10,000-square-foot waterfront bar is located on Pier 15 in the Seaport. They are offering a seriously fun special all June long.

You can order their limited-edition “Pride Pours.” These are colorful rainbow shots of their signature pouch cocktails. They are even served inside a fun lifebuoy! You can enjoy your drinks while taking in stunning views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Grab flights of six, 10, or 20 shots. It is the absolute perfect spot for big groups to kick back under the palm trees.

Your favorite Lower East Side hangout is officially transforming into “Gay’s” for the entire month! Ray’s LES is packing its calendar with incredible events to keep the energy high all June long.

You can kick things off at the Glizzy Summer Launch on June 17 at 6:00 p.m. If you love to perform, sing your heart out at KaRAYoke on June 24 at 9:00 p.m. You can also grab your lucky dabbers for Drag Bingo with Nicky O on June 25 at 7:00 p.m. Just make sure you save some energy for Parade Sunday! They are wrapping up the month with a massive Gay’s Wet Hot American Summer Party on June 28.

If you want an incredible view to pair with your Pride celebrations, look no further. Glass Ceiling is a gorgeous botanical rooftop located in NoMad. It boasts sweeping, unobstructed views of the Empire State Building, making it the ultimate golden hour spot.

All month long, you can order the “You Betta Werk” cocktail. This massive, shareable drink is literally served inside a glass handbag! It features a refreshing mix of vodka, pinot grigio, elderflower, lychee, and lemon. The drink is finished with a vivid purple pour and a super cute rainbow gummy bear garnish.

Kick off NYC Pride with a free ballroom mini ball in Times Square on June 24. As one of the earliest can’t-miss events in this NYC Pride 2026 lineup, Times Square Alliance presents TSQ LIVE Pride in Times Square starting with the “Love is Imagination Pride Mini Ball” on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, featuring the House of Xtravaganza. The free outdoor event runs on the Broadway pedestrian plaza between 45th and 46th streets.