Members of the NYC Dyke March team at Brooklyn Pride.
Donna Aceto
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The final Sunday of June represents the pinnacle of Pride Month in New York City, but many smaller Pride festivities typically take place around the five boroughs in the weeks leading up to the main event.
Most of the Pride events are during Pride Month, but some are usually held outside of Pride Month, such as Brighton Beach Pride, which is in May every year, or NYC Black Pride, which is in August.
Below, we have compiled a collection of moments from many of the Pride events so far this season, including Queens Pride, which falls on the first weekend of June; Brooklyn Pride, which has a twilight march on the second Saturday of June every year; and Bronx Pride, which is the last of the main borough-based events before the big weekend.
Brighton Beach Pride shines a spotlight on LGBTQ immigrants, especially those from Russian-speaking countries.Matt TracyThe Rude Mechanical Orchestra performs during the rally on the boardwalk in Brighton Beach.Matt TracyBrighton Beach Pride co-founder Yelena Goltsman closes out the event.Matt Tracy
QUEENS PRIDE
Rainbow Pride!Donna AcetoNew York Transgender Advocacy Group’s table.Donna AcetoFogo Azul drums through Jackson Heights.Donna AcetoDykes on Bikes roaring along the streets of Jackson Heights.Donna AcetoHousing Works’ table.Donna Aceto
Gotham Cheer performs during the twilight march.Donna AcetoRainbows galore for Brooklyn Pride!Donna AcetoA direct response to Florida’s discriminatory policies targeting LGBTQ rights in education.Donna AcetoThe energetic scene outside of Ginger’s Bar.Donna AcetoThe Gay Geeks of NY table was one of many booths on display at the multicultural festival.Donna AcetoRevved up and ready to go.Donna Aceto
Advocates hoist the Rainbow Flag on the first day of Pride Month.Donna AcetoSteven Love Menendez, Jay W. Walker, and Ann Northrop hold the large Rainbow Flag before installing it on the flagpole on June 1.Donna AcetoJay W. Walker installs small Rainbow Flags on the wrought iron fence.Donna Aceto
BRONX PRIDE
Body painter and artist Charly Dominguez, left, poses with some models at Da Bronx Pride Festival.Michael LuongoA quick selfie in the sun.Michael LuongoThe Cover Girls were the main act at the Da Bronx Pride festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024.Michael LuongoSean Coleman, the CEO of Destination Tomorrow, holds a proclamation from Governor Kathy Hochul.Michael Luongo
