Where Pride Lives: June Events in the Heart of NYC
Pride month in New York City is a celebration of love, identity, and resilience, with the Village at the heart of the festivities. From historic marches to avant-garde performances, here’s your curated guide to the most vibrant Pride events in these iconic neighborhoods.
Where Pride Lives: June Events in the Heart of NYC
Pride month in New York City is a celebration of love, identity, and resilience, with the Village at the heart of the festivities. From historic marches to avant-garde performances, here’s your curated guide to the most vibrant Pride events in these iconic neighborhoods.
What’s On for Pride:
NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS
JOES PUB AT THE PUBLIC THEATER
JUNE 2, 2025
Judy Garland tribute concert.
Celebrate the legacy of Judy Garland with the 13th Annual Night of a Thousand Judys. This all-star Pride concert benefits The Ali Forney Center and features special skits, tributes, and songs from Garland’s legendary career.
Inside Joe’s Pub.
QUEERLY FESTIVAL
UNDER ST. MARKS THEATER
JUNE 12 – JULY 3, 2025
Queer arts performance festival.
The Queerly Festival is FRIGID’s annual celebration of all things artistic and LGBTQIA2S+, showcasing a diverse array of performances highlighting queer joy and resistance. From comedy to drama, this festival provides a platform for LGBTQ+ artists to share their stories authentically. Experience the richness of queer culture in an intimate theater setting.
The Queerly Festival presented by Frigid.
THE BIG GAY SPEAKEASY
JOE’S PUB AT THE PUBLIC THEATER
JUNE 17, 2025
Jazz Age Pride celebration.
Step into a sparkling night of song and celebration as a dazzling lineup of Broadway stars brings the 1920s–30s to life—featuring music for, by, and about the LGBTQ+ community. This unforgettable Pride concert honors our past, present, and future. Don your finest Jazz Age glam, grab those feather boas, and get ready—The Big Gay Speakeasy is swinging open its doors!
The Big Gay Speakeasy at Joe’s Pub. Photo credit Ben Arons.
NYC PRIDE MARCH
26th ST & 55TH Ave to 15TH St & 7TH AVE
JUNE 29, 2025
One of the largest Pride celebrations in the world.
The NYC Pride March is a historic procession that commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Riots. Starting at 26th Street and 5th Avenue, the march winds through the heart of Manhattan, passing significant landmarks in LGBTQ+ history. Join millions in this vibrant display of solidarity and celebration.
The NYC Pride March headed through the Village.
PRIDEFEST
4TH AVE FROM 14TH ST TO ASTOR PLACE
June 29, 2025
LGBTQ+ street fair extravaganza.
PrideFest is a lively street fair that brings together locals, families, and visitors to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture. Enjoy live performances at StageFest, explore queer literature, and shop and eat local at the many vendors throughout the street fair. This free event is a perfect blend of entertainment and community engagement.
PrideFest features exhibitors, food, and activities.
QUEER LIBERATION MARCH
FOLEY SQUARE TO WASHINGTON SQ. PARK
June 30, 2025
Grassroots Pride march.
The Reclaim Pride Coalition hosts the 5th annual Queer Liberation March, focusing on Black, Brown, Queer, Trans, Gender nonconforming, and Nonbinary youth. The march begins at Foley Square and proceeds to Washington Square Park, emphasizing activism and community.
The Queer Liberation March celebrates queer communities and history, in solidarity with other oppressed groups.
Get out there and enjoy Pride in the Village!
Celebrate Pride Month by immersing yourself in these events that honor the past, embrace the present, and aim to inspire the future of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re marching, partying, or reflecting, the Village offers a vibrant tapestry of experiences this June.