NYC Pride 2021 Events: Here's How To Celebrate

New York City NY

04 June, 2021

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After last year's official Pride events were canceled due to COVID, NYC Pride is back for the entirety of the month in full, summer swing under the official theme "The Fight Continues." Here is a roundup of events in all five boroughs, and then some. Manhattan NYC Pride What: Official NYC Pride events including the annual Pride March, PrideFest, Youth Pride, Human Rights Conference, the 40th annual Pride run and OutCycling Pride Ride. Organized by Heritage of Pride. When: June 13-27Where: Various places in Manhattan [Volunteer for NYC Pride by filling out this online form] Note: NYPD will be present at official NYC pride events. NYC Pride tweeted that, "NYPD will continue to provide the services they have in the past years, but with increased emphasis on community affairs personnel. The NYPD will work on continuing to reduce visibility at NYC Pride events." LGBTQ Pride Month Celebration - The Richard Cortez Band What: Evening of live in-person jazz performance by the Richard Cortez Band, self-described as "The only jazz band playing gay bars, period." When: Sunday, June 6 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Where: At the flagpole in the west side of Stuyvesant Square Park Pride Party for Kids What: Morning activities led by actor and queer educator Nick E. Attendees will create rainbow friendship bracelets, make their own Pride flags and finish with a themed freeze dance with a special Drag Queen guest. Organized by Curated Care. Tickets cost $25.When: Saturday, June 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.Where: Washington Square Park Proud To Be Me: The Urban Oasis What: An open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, a DJ and dancing and a special live performance by RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 5 Runner-Up Miz Cracker. General Admission is $75.When: Saturday, June 12 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Where: Glasshouse, 545 West 25th Street PRIDE All Ages Silent Disco What: Free and family-friendly afternoon silent disco dance party with sweeping views of the Hudson River and three channels of music to groove to. Queer DJs from QuietEvents play beats pumped through light-up headphones. Organized by Quiet Events and the Battery Park City Authority. When: Thursday, June 17 at 7 p.m. Where: Wagner Park, 20 Battery Place Gaylarious Pride Stand-Up Comedy Show What: The PRIDE Comedy show featuring NYC's LGBT and LGBT-friendly comedians from television, radio and comedy clubs across the country. Tickets are $28. Venue requires 2 drink minimum per person. Food is available.When: Wednesday, June 23 from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Where: Broadway Comedy Club, 318 West 53rd Street Queer Liberation March What: 3rd Annual Queer Liberation March will take to the streets of Manhattan marching from Midtown to Greenwich Village. Organized by Reclaim Pride Coalition. When: Saturday, June 27 at 2:30 p.m.Where: Bryant Park at 41st and 6th Ave. Gay Pride Party Cruise What: Music by a live DJ. Attendees will get to see the Empire State Building lit with rainbow colors on the open deck. Food and drinks available for purchase. Tickets range from $50 to $79. Organized by Event Cruises NYC.When: Sunday, June 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Where: Pier 36, 299 South Street Harlem Pride What: Pride events including the virtual Harlem Pride Celebration Event, community bike rides, virtual film screenings and virtual yoga sessions. In-person and virtual events offered.When: June 4-26Where: Various places in Harlem Brooklyn Brooklyn Pride Week What: Official Brooklyn Pride events including the Kickoff Party, the 5K Run/Walk, Drag Bingo, Entertainment Stage and Mini-Street Festival. In-person and virtual events offered.When: June 7-13Where: Various places in Brooklyn Trigonal's Pride Show What: Darrell Thorne, of RuPaul's Drag Race and HBO's High Maintenance will bring his unique sculptures and makeup/body paint creations to life as he headlines the Pride exhibit hosted by the innovative Trigonal Gallery. The Trigonal exhibit aims to shed light on the most distinctive LGBTQ+ and allied artists working in multidisciplinary mediums today. When: Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Where: 37 Troutman Street Queer Dog Pride March What: March from the dog run to the Prospect Park Dog Beach. Organizers will have stickers, buttons, balloons and a wagon, but request attendees come decked out. There will be at least two wagon "floats" for pups that can't walk that far.When: Sunday, June 6. Meet between 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. March should last roughly an hour.Where: Kensington Dog Run (in Parade Grounds park, just south of Prospect Park) Ride for Pride What: Fundraising cycling ride. Tickets cost $35. Percentage of proceeds will be donated to local LGBTQIA+ mutual aid funds.When: Saturday, June 12 (First class at 3:15 p.m / Second class at 4:15 p.m.)Where: Spiked Spin, 1171 Fulton Street Brooklyn Pride Comic Book Fair What: Outdoor event featuring a host of queer comic book artists in a safe and socially distanced space. The organizers ask that attendees wear a mask when at artists tables for safety. There will be hand sanitizer and gloves to help protect folks.When: Sunday, June 13 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.Where: Anyone Comics, 1216 Union Street (Un)Masked Ball! Brooklyn Pride Comic Book Fair After Party What: Live performances with hoopers, burlesque and drag queens. Come early to decorate a mask for the unmasked Mask cosplay contest. Event organizers will have all the supplies to create the superhero mask. Comic-themed drink specials and prizes. Tickets from $10 to $15. Excelsior vaccination pass required or bring your vaccination card stating that you are two weeks from your 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccination or two weeks from you one dose Johnson and Johnson.When: Sunday, June 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Where: Branch Ofc., 225 Rogers Avenue Rock & Rally - NYC Pride Rally Screening What: A free screening of the NYC Pride Rally, bar games and prizes, surprise performances and a special "Disco Drag" set by Bagger Vance.When: Friday, June 25 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Where: Logan's Run, 375a 5th Avenue Queens Queens PrideWhat: Organizers are holding three "Summer of Pride" events – one in June, July and August. The event in June will be a virtual Pride panel with details being announced soon. The event in July will be a in-person documentary viewing about Queens Pride in Jackson Heights. Lastly, Queens Pride is organizing an end of summer march in August.When: TBAWhere: Jackson Heights Bronx 1 Bronx Pride Festival What: This year's festival "celebration will be a little smaller," according to the festival guide. Organized by the Third Avenue Business Improvement District. More details to come.When: Saturday, June 12Where: TBA Staten Island Pride Center of Staten Island Watch Party What: Join the Center for a special LGBT+ Pride Month Watch Party, where they will be watching a LGBT+ film every week. When: Every week. Next watch party is Saturday, June 5 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Where: https://meet.google.com/iqc-pztm-brx Drag Queen Bingo: PRIDE Edition What: Five rounds of bingo. Bingo cards and one free Jell-O shot included. Hosted by Donna Ria. Special Guest: Sarabesque. Tickets are $30. When: Wednesday, June 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Funkey Monkey Lounge, 1205 Forest Avenue Check back for more events and updates. 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