The Rockefeller Center Plaza has 193 flagpoles surrounding their rink area, most of which now feature the vibrant rainbow Pride flag–just in time for Pride Month!
2019 was the first time the Rockefeller Center had decided to dress 109 of those flagpoles with the Pride flag in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, and they’ve raised the flags again this year. In fact, the flags have become a staple of Rockefeller Center’s programming.
New Yorkers can head over to the plaza the entire month of June to see the colorful display for themselves, strut down rainbow pathways, and check out the many signs, vinyl decals, and symbols of Pride decorating the campus.
Plus there will also be special Pride-specific programming throughout the month!
This year, Rock Center has partnered with NewFest, New York’s leading LGBTQ+ film and media organization, and Universal Pictures, to host free outdoor movie nights throughout the month to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride.
Screenings will take place the first four Saturdays of June at 8pm. The schedule is as follows:
- June 1: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
- June 8: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
- June 15: Fried Green Tomatoes
- June 22: Death Becomes Her (with an exclusive sneak peek of the new Broadway Musical)
Visitors can reserve a table at NARO or Jupiter, or enjoy the free first-come, first-served public seating.
And, adding to the campus-wide celebration retailers are offering limited-edition products, discounts, and activations for the month of June. Retailers include Black Seed Bagels, Luke’s Lobster, Magnolia Bakery, Other Half Brewing, Cafe Grumpy, and Catbird.
Find Rockefeller’s full Pride Month itinerary here.