WorldPride NYC: Celebrate at These 5 Events

WorldPride, a massive celebration taking place in major cities around the world every few years, is happening now in New York City during the entire month of June. WorldPride will bring in millions of domestic and international LGTBQI+ guests to New York City, the first city in the United States to host this event since it began in 2000. The event also coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising; considered by many to be a critical turning point for the modern gay rights movement.

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There are over 50 free and ticketed events produced by NYC Pride throughout the city all month long. Here’s our list of five recommendations to get the most out of your pride month:

Celebrate WorldPride NYC at These 5 Events

WorldPride-Stonewall 50 Poetry Extravaganza

Wednesday, June 19 | 7 - 9 PM

Celebrate pride and poetry as both an audience member and performer at The Center’s Poetry Extravaganza. Enjoy special guest poet Dante Micheaux, winner of the T.S. Eliot Four Quartets Prize from the Poetry Society of America and the T.S. Eliot Foundation of London, as well as dozens of other poets.

Attend the Poetry Extravaganza

 

HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE

Monday, June 24 - Tuesday, June 25 | 9 AM - 5 PM

Join OutRight Action International and many other organizations and activists, educators, journalists, policymakers, artists, and students who are involved with LGBTQIA+ human rights at this year’s Human Rights Conference. Attend this unique two-day conference for an opportunity to get involved with global dialog on human rights.

Attend the Conference

 

15th Annual Trans Day of Action

Friday, June 28 | 4 - 6 PM

Audre Lorde Project’s TransJustice group started Trans Day of Action in 2005 to call attention to the continued violence, discrimination, and institutionalization of trans and gender non-conforming people, while at the same time lifting up and celebrating the legacy of resilience and community building. The event brings together many community groups, like OutRight Action International and Callen-Lorde.

Join the Rally

 

Rally: Stonewall 50 Commemoration

Friday, June 28 | 6 - 9 PM

During a time when LGBTQIA+ rights are under attack in the current political environment, this rally commemorates the Stonewall riots in 1969. Join community activists and politicians to take a stand and have your voice heard. Anyone can attend this free event held at the corner of Christopher St. and Waverly Pl.

Take a Stand at Stonewall

 

NYC Pride March

Sunday, June 30 | Step off is at 12 PM

Since 1970, the Pride March has been a demonstration of civil rights in cities around the world. In 2018, over 550 organizations marched with over 100 floats down the streets on NYC. The route begins on 5th Ave. near Madison Square Park, moving south and heading west past Stonewall, and back up 7th Ave. and ends at 23rd St.

Explore the links below if you would like to be a part of this year’s parade or learn more:

 

Explore videos from our Pride partners:

Glennda breaks down what her title as Executive Director is at the LGBT Center.

 

OutRight Action International talks about tackling issues with leaders from various countries lacking equal rights and security for their LGBTQI+ communities.

 

HOTT, Health Outreach to Teens, is a free program run by Callen-Lorde.

 

 

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