Pride Month continues to rage in New York City, leading to its culmination at the end of June: Pride Weekend, June 28 through June 30. It will feature the marquee events, including the Pride March and the street fair PrideFest.
Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of June’s final days.
Head to Citi Field for Mets Pride Night
Kick off Pride Weekend with the New York Mets’ official Pride Night game against the Houston Astros, starting at 7:10 p.m. on Friday, June 28, at Citi Field.
Tickets start at around $50 and the first 15,000 fans get a special Pride-themed Mets hat. Those who can’t arrive early need not worry: Every ticket comes with a limited-edition Pride Night item. John Rocker is not invited. No word yet on Grimace.
A scene from the New York City Dyke March in 2022.
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Check out the New York City Dyke March
The New York City Dyke March bills itself as “a protest march, not a parade,” and it operates each year without obtaining permits or sponsors. Participants will gather at Bryant Park to celebrate the dyke community and protest against discrimination, harassment and violence.
The march is open to anyone who identifies as a dyke, while allies are encouraged to cheer on from the sidelines or donate to support the cause. It’s Saturday, June 29 at 5 p.m., starting at Bryant Park.
Dance, dance, dance at LadyLand Festival
Saddle up for a two-day festival at Under the K Bridge Park – that’s beneath the Kosciuszko Bridge in Brooklyn, if you didn’t know. LadyLand Festival starts on Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m. and picks up again the following evening at the same time.
It’s a bit pricey, with single-day tickets running around $116 (two-day tickets are a relative steal at $191), but you’ll get to see the likes of singer-songwriter Tinashe, DJ horsegiirL, Venezuelan artist Arca and more in a celebration of queer talent and gay icons. Tickets are available here.
A scene from a previous year’s Pride March.
Scott Lynch
Encourage the next generation at Youth Pride
South Street Seaport Museum plays host to this year’s Youth Pride, a queer-affirming event that will feature DJs, musical performances, free food and a host of other activities. The celebration is free to attend and will take place from noon to 6 p.m on Saturday, June 29. You can find more information here.
Party at Planet Pride
Planet Pride is the ultimate Pride Weekend party, as evidenced by its tagline: “12 hours. 6 parties. 3 stages. The greatest Pride ever.” Revelers can enjoy dozens of DJs, musicians and art installations all night long during Planet Pride’s takeover of Avant Gardner in East Williamsburg.
Tickets currently go for $199, but a portion of the proceeds benefit FEMME House, a nonprofit working to provide opportunities for women and LGBTQ+ people in music. Planet Pride happens June 29, starting at 6 p.m. at Avant Gardner; tickets here.
A paradegoer at the 2022 Pride March.
Scott Lynch
Go to the Queer Liberation March
The Reclaim Pride Coalition seeks to return to the spirit of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising by putting on the Queer Liberation March; no police officers or corporate sponsors allowed.
It takes place the same day as the official Pride March, offering an alternative to the more established main event. It begins at Sheridan Square (next to the Stonewall Inn) and travels south to Battery Park. It starts Sunday, June 30 at 11 a.m.
Party at Bliss Days on the Lower East Side
Bliss Days, formerly known as Femme Fatale, is an official Pride party – meaning ticket proceeds help cover the cost of the free events Pride puts on each year. It bills itself a “celebration of LGBTQIA+ womxn.”
Attendees can enjoy dancers, DJs and drink specials. Tickets start at $53 and all proceeds benefit NYC Pride. It’s Sunday, June 30 starting at 2 p.m. at The DL; tickets here.
Attend the Pride March and PrideFest
This year’s Pride March has a theme of “Reflect. Empower. Unite.”It begins at 25th Street and 5th Avenue at noon and heads south on 5th Avenue toward Washington Square Park before making its way to Christopher Street. You’ll want to arrive early to get a good view of the action.
The accompanying PrideFest, a street fair with live music and food vendors, takes place in Greenwich Village near the Stonewall Inn, where the historic Stonewall Uprising in 1969 sowed the seeds of the Pride movement.
Both events are Sunday, June 30. The March starts at noon; PrideFest kicks off at 11 a.m. in Greenwich Village.
