With NYC being the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, the list of NYC pride events is seemingly endless!
All month long there are tons of Pride events and happenings in NYC, from marches and educational art installations to food specials that give back to non-profit organizations centering the Queer community and, of course, the iconic Pride March!
We’ve done our best to round up as many Pride events as we could find in NYC, but please feel to email us at hello@secretnyc.co with any other additions!
Happy Pride!
1. NYC Pride March
NYC’s main Pride event–the March through Manhattan–returns this June! The March will take place on Sunday, June 30 following its traditional route. This year’s theme is “Reflect. Empower. Unite.” which encapsulates the LGBTQIA+ community’s importance to take pride in Queer liberation and joy. Read more here.
Where: Starts at 25th St. and 5th Ave & ends in Chelsea at 16th St. and 7th Ave
When: Sunday, June 30, 12 pm
2. PrideFest
This annual LGBTQIA+ Street Fair is back with tons of participating vendors. Taking place Sunday, June 30 at 11 am, you’ll get to enjoy exhibitors, entertainers, activities, music, food, and free Pride gear as you walk through Greenwich Village. Find out more here.
Where: On 4th Ave between East 8th St. & East 13th St.
When: Sunday, June 30, 11 am
3. Pride in Times Square
Times Square is set to celebrate Pride weekend once again with a list fantastic events. This year’s events include top stage and screen celebrities, talent from Broadway/Off-Broadway productions, local Times Square business promotions, Pride Piano Bar sessions, live DJ sets, the return of The Big Broadway Disco, and more. Check out the full lineup of events here!
Where: 7th Ave, 45th-48th Sts.
When: June 28 – 29
4. Pride at The LGBT Community Center
One of NYC’s most prominent LGBTQIA+ safe spaces, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, is hosting an entire month’s long worth of events ranging from concerts to film. Check out some of the highlights below:
- June 20 – World Refugee Day, New York Celebrates 2024 – An exhibition filled with art, music, community and support for LGBTQ refugees.
- June 22 – Other Countries, Black Queer Expression Summer Solstice Reading – Celebrating Black queer expression, the evening will include featured writers and a 3- to 4-minute per person open mic.
- June 24 – Garden Party 2024 – Outdoor Pride celebration featuring light bites, open bar (varies by ticket type), music from select NYC DJs, special guests, and more.
5. Pride Summer Movie Nights at Rockefeller Center
In partnership with NewFest, New York’s leading LGBTQ+ film and media organization, and Universal Pictures, Rockefeller Center will be hosting movie nights throughout the month of June to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride! Free screenings will take place the first four Saturdays of June, and guests can reserve a table at NARO or Jupiter, or enjoy the free first-come, first-served public seating. See the full dates and movies below:
- June 22: Death Becomes Her (with an exclusive sneak peek of the new Broadway Musical!)
6. Iconic Pride at The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
Iconic Pride returns to The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine again this year with a brand new theme, Pathways of Pride. Alongside a brand new textile installation Divine Pathways by Anne Patterson on display all month long, the church will be turning on their famous Pride Lights for the month, as well as hosting events like book talks, silent disco, picnics, story hours, and more! See the full schedule of events here!
Where: 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th St
7. The Queerly Festival
The Queerly Festival is FRIGID’s annual celebration of all things artistic and LGBTQIA2S+, and it’s returning for Pride Month 2024. The festival of performance art seeks out queer teams and artists of all kinds and their wide range of shows. It offers plenty of queer artists a rare chance to express their pride and strength through theater and music. It’s happening at UNDER St. Marks Theater from June 13 – July 3, and there will be tons of thought-provoking performances, like “A Drag is Born” and “A Bit Too Much Hair” amongst plenty more. See the full lineup and grab tickets ($25) here.
8. Queer Liberation March
The 6th annual Queer Liberation March, which is “a coalition of organizations & individuals fighting to reclaim the legacy of Stonewall in NYC,” will gather at Sheridan Square on Pride Sunday, June 30 at 11 am. More info here.
Where: Starting in Sheridan Square
When: Sunday, June 30, 11 am
9. New York City LGBTQ History and Pride Tour
Celebrate Pride as you dive deep into the history of the modern LGBTQ+ movement and its NYC roots, from the Stonewall Uprising to modern day pride parades. Let an expert guide you through the streets of NYC as you visit all the important landmarks that intertwine with LGBTQ+ history–from the Stonewall Inn and Gay Street to much, much more–and educate yourself on what has paved the way for pride 2024! Get your tickets here.
Where: Christopher Park
10. Pride Festivities at Nowadays
To kick off NYC Pride on June 29 from noon onward, Nowadays will be hosting a 36-hour backyard hang with Queer Art, a non profit art organization that works with LGBTQ+ artists across disciplines, and Body Hack, a mutual care resource and fundraising collective for trans and queer people of color.
The backyard will host an arts bazaar complete with a clothing swap and local vendor fair, a movie night spotlighting emerging trans filmmakers, and sensational DJ sets by Heavy Pleasure, SCAAARR, Body Hack resident DJs Cisne and ARCHANGEL, as well as drag performances and an iconic back-to-back DJ set by Ceyenne Doroshow and Maya Margarita. The event will raise essential funds for GLITS (Gays & Lesbians Living in a Transgender Society), who provides immediate crisis support, healthcare access, and stable housing for transgender and sex worker communities in NYC
Where: Nowadays (56-06 Cooper Ave, Queens)
When: June 29 (noon) – 30 (midnight)
11. Pride 2024 at The Whitney Museum
The Whitney Museum of American Art has announced their free Pride programs, including the return of the Queer History Walks. Learn more about all the events happening here!
12. Pride at Brookfield Place
Brookfield Place is hosting a whole month’s worth of Pride events, including an interactive installation by artist Matthew Hoffman, “You Are Beautiful;” DJ sets on June 12 and 26 as part of the summer DJ series; a seated installation within Portside titled, “Reflections on Pride;” and a specialty cocktail available for purchase at the Tartinery Shack benefiting The NEW Pride Agenda!
Where: Brookfield Place
When: June 1 – 30
13. Pride 2024 at The Stonewall Inn
Legendary gay bar The Stonewall Inn is hosting a whole month’s worth of pride events beginning Monday, June 3, marking the 55th anniversary of Stonewall Uprising! Some notable happenings include SIGBI’s Pride Kick-off Event featuring singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun, and Indigenous drag artists Lady Shug and Landa Lakes, as well as a Miss Stonewall Pageant, Juneteenth Celebration, and so much more. See the full lineup of events here!
Where: 53 Christopher St
14. Lower East Side Pride Book Crawl
What: The Lower East Side Pride Book Crawl is returning once again! This year’s iteration will feature many of the original shops as well as new additions book lovers may not have explored yet. Participating shops will highlight books by and about the LBGTQ+ community. Learn more about the crawl here.
Where: Bluestockings Cooperative Bookstore (suggested start) + other locations
When: June 29
15. Drag brunches around NYC
Party in the most fierce way possible at one of NYC’s amazing drag brunch spots! Serving up live entertainment and tasty meals, this experience just hits different during Pride Month! Some spots are even doing special Pride brunches to celebrate June. See the full list of best spots here.
16. Pride at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
To celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, SUMMIT will be transforming into a beacon of multi-colored light and energy during NYC Pride weekend. Visitors can dance with multicolored balloons in “Affinity” and watch as rainbows illuminate SUMMIT’s boundless mirrored space before enjoying food and cocktails on the outdoor terrace.
Where: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt (45 E 42nd St)
17. Pride at Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center is celebrating Pride this month by not only once again boasting their rainbow flags, but also hosting free movie nights in collaboration with NewFest, New York’s leading LGBTQ+ film and media organization. Check out the full schedule of LGBTQ+-themed movies being shown and plan a visit this month. It’s first-come, first-served public seating!
- June 22: Death Becomes Her (with an exclusive sneak peek of the new Broadway Musical!)
18. SERVE Gotham City
The W New York – Times Square and the Gaybors Agency are teaming up to host NYC’s first ever SERVE event, which will feature decadent drag performances from queens including Salina, Cake Pop and Honey Davenport, Pride-inspired cocktails, giveaways from some of the hottest LGBTQ+ owned brands like Fang, BLK MKT Vintage, and more! It’s happening on June 27 at 7 pm, and you can learn more details about how to book a spot here!
19. NOCHE TRAVIESA @ SUPERBUENO
Recently named the #2 Bar in North America, SUPERBUENO is a Mexican-American style cocktail bar and this June they’re hosting NOCHE TRAVIESA on Sunday, June 30th from 7 to 11 pm to keep the celebrations going after the NYC Pride March. Guests can enjoy guest bartenders, a special menu, and performances by Hassan & Beau Dega.
20. Sip on fabulous Pride-inspired cocktails
Escape the heat and commotion of NYC with cocktails that are as fabulous as they are refreshing! Plus some will be donating a portion of their proceeds to various LGBTQ+ organizations. Find some of our favorite Pride-inspired cocktails below:
- Bam Bam Smash at The Press Club Grill (1262 Broadway) – Absolut Wild Berri, Aperol, coconut, lime, and lime leaf bitters topped with Fruity Pebbles
- Rainbow Boozy Italian Ice at The Bronze Owl (52 W 33rd St.) – Absolut Citron, Xila Mexican Aperitif, watermelon, and lemon serrano bitters topped with Blue Cocktail Fluffer
- Cherry Grove at Versa (218 W 35th St.) – Pea flower-infused vodka, lavender syrup, lemon, and Prosecco (25% of all proceeds will go to the Stonewall Community Foundation)
- The Cellar Dog Blue at Cellar Dog (75 Christopher St.) – Soju, pineapple juice, blue curacao syrup, and Sprite (25% of all proceeds will go to the Stonewall Community Foundation)
- Rainbow Margarita Jell-O Shots at Milady’s (160 Prince St.) – Various flavors and colors ($1 from each being donated to Trans Lifeline’s Hotline Program)
21. LadyLand Festival
The “queer Coachella” is returning to Brooklyn this Pride Weekend with a two day outdoor festival of music and queer talent. The concert series will happen at Under the K Bridge on Friday and Saturday (June 28, 29) with a lineup consisting of Tinashe, Arca, Tokischa, and many more! Learn more about the event here.
Where: Under the K Bridge
When: June 28 & 29
22. Pride at The Seaport
The Seaport is hosting a Youth Pride event on June 29 at noon, which is NYC Pride’s annual event dedicated to celebrating and empowering LGBTQIA+ youth! The event will feature non-alcoholic beverages, free food and snacks, exciting carnival activations, captivating musical performances, talented DJs, appearances by special guests, and moments designed specifically for youth to connect with one another. It’s completely free as well! Learn more here.
Where: Piers 16 & 17
When: June 29, 12 pm
23. Planet Pride Festival
Ty Sunderland and Jake Resnicow’s third annual Planet Pride Festival returns to NYC this year, featuring prominent names in music and entertainment across six parties and three stages! This year’s lineup features Duck Sauce (Armand van Helden and A-Trak), Aluna, Dombresky, Kaleena Zanders, Sigala, and so many more. The party goes for 12 hours at The Brooklyn Mirage and is set to be one of the biggest LGBTQ+ parties in the entire city. Learn more about the event and grab tickets here.
Where: The Brooklyn Mirage
When: June 29, 4:30 pm – 4:30 am