NEW YORK (PIX11) – "Reflect, empower, and unite" has been chosen as the theme for NYC Pride this year.
The theme was chosen to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and the 40th anniversary of Heritage of Pride, the organization behind NYC Pride.
The theme was also selected to highlight the importance of the NYC Pride March as the intersection for queer liberation and joy.
“The NYC Pride March is how we combat all the negativity,” said NYC Pride Executive Director Sandra Pérez. “This is the celebration that brings people from every borough in the city and all parts of the world together, in joy, to share the accomplishments, talents, and resilience of our community. The March is where we demonstrate the strength that comes with inclusion, diversity, and acceptance.”
The NYC Pride March will be held on June 30. It will begin on 25th Street and Fifth Avenue and disperse in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.
The first Pride March was held a year after the Stonewall riots, which served as the basis for the gay rights movement in the United States.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.
