Still, there was police presence throughout and the NYPD says it arrested four people late Sunday night at Washington Square Park. The liberation march event does not allow police or corporate participation. "There are all different ways that families are made up, so it’s really awesome to be able to share this experience with them today.”įor people looking to march for LGBTQ rights, the Reclaim Pride Coalition held its third Queer Liberation March from Bryant Park to the Stonewall National Monument and into Washington Square Park. “It’s such an important thing for them to see that they have two dads and that there are other people that have two moms, two dads, single dads, single moms," Gannon told WCBS Radio. Sean Gannon from Maplewood, New Jersey, attended with his husband and two 3-year-old sons. Fireworks, music and food were prepared for Pier 45 in Hudson River Park. On a day marked with high temperatures and brilliant sunshine, throngs gathered around the city, at PrideFest, a street fair with vendors, food and entertainment in Manhattan at Herald Square where a dance party was planned, and at Washington Square Park, where videos posted online showed a raucous party in progress. Another added, "It shouldn't be just one weekend, it should be pride all the time." "The parade is fun, but to me it's not about the parade," one New Yorker said. For those who don't have access to a television, the special would be viewable via live stream on the station's website.A look back at the origins of the Gay Pride parade.ĭespite the changes to Pride for a second consecutive year, it was clear by the turnout Friday night that New Yorkers were ready to celebrate again. New York's ABC7 (WABC-TV) is airing a live broadcast of the March from 12 p.m. The pass includes special restrooms, food, beverages and live entertainment.
The March is free for all ages, but there is seating area at The General Worth Monument that would require interested persons to purchase a pass.
The following areas will be blocked off for the event: The parade will take over several roads in NYC from 11 a.m.
A full route map from the Heritage of Pride can be viewed, here.
MTA's website states that the parade will continue east along Christopher and 8 Streets to 5 Avenue before heading north along 5 Avenue. The March will begin on 7th Avenue and 16th Street. While there isn't a set time it's slated to conclude, it will likely end in the early evening. Sunday's event is scheduled to take place at 12 p.m. With Sunday's event preparing for takeoff, here's everything there is to know about this year's parade. "In 2017, we were joined by over 450+ unique marching contingents, representing a vast array of nonprofits, community organizations, corporate partners, small businesses, political candidates and activists! With over 110 floats making the trek down Fifth Avenue, last year's March was one of the largest and most exciting in history." "The March is a celebration of our lives and our community," NYC Pride's website reads. It's now commemorated annually, ultimately becoming an important civil rights movement. The parade served as a launching pad for other cities across the United States to hold their own respective marches. It occurred one year after the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which were multiple violent protests organized by members of the LGBT community after the NYPD raided known gay club Stonewall Inn. The first-ever gay pride parade in American history was held in NYC's Central Park on June 28, 1970. As Pride Month continues, things are slated to get even more exciting with the 2018 New York City (NYC) Pride March aiming to celebrate members of the LGBTQIA+ community Sunday.