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Pride March NYC: guide to the parade, street closures and best places to watch

New York City's large Pride celebrations have a deep and important history in the city. The first march was held in one year after the Stonewall Uprising, and the event has grown into an annual civil rights demonstration. Fast forward to , and a Pride march feels just as important and relevant as it did 55 years ago: Earlier this year, the government erased mention of trans people on the Stonewall National Monument's website. 

While many colloquially call the event the Pride Procession, organizers refer to it as The March as a nod to the event’s heritage. After all, the first march was once an unpermitted political protest against anti-LGBTQ+ policies and attitudes.

This year, activists and allies will take to the streets (and later NYC’s homosexual bars) in support of global LGBTQ+ rights at the NYC Pride Parade on Sunday, June In recent years, The March has grown to include more than groups with millions of spectators.

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NEW YORK (WABC) -- Thousands of people - many decked in pride colors - lined the NYC Pride road through Manhattan on Sunday, cheering as floats and marchers passed by.

The celebration of pride came with glittering confetti, cheering crowds, fluttering rainbow flags, and new found fears about losing freedoms won through decades of activism.

The 52nd annual march in Brand-new York City took place just two days after one conservative justice on the Supreme Court signaled, in a ruling on abortion, that the court should reconsider the right to same-sex marriage acknowledged in

"We're here to make a statement," said year-old Mercedes Sharpe, who traveled to Manhattan from Massachusetts. "I think it's about making a show, rather than all the other years like how we normally celebrate it. This one's really gonna stand out. I ponder a lot of irate people, not even just women, angry men, irate women."

The theme for this year's march was 'Unapologetically Us.'
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New York City’s annual pride parade kicked off Sunday with glittering confetti, fluttering rainbow flags and newfound fears about losing freedoms won through decades of activism.

The annual parade takes place just two days after one conservative justice on the Supreme Court signaled, in a ruling on abortion, that the court should reconsider the right to same-sex marriage commended in

“We’re here to make a statement," said year-old Mercedes Sharpe, who traveled to Manhattan from Massachusetts. “I think it’s about making a direct, rather than all the other years like how we normally celebrate it. This one’s really gonna stand out. I think a lot of furious people, not even just women, mad men, angry women."

The warning shot from the nation's uppermost court came after a year of legislative defeats for the LGBTQ group, including the corridor of laws in some states limiting the discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity with children.

As anti-gay sentiments resurface, some are pushing for celebration parades to give back to their roots — less as blocks-long street parties but overtly

NYC’s iconic Pride March, which began as an annual demonstration honoring the Stonewall Riots, has evolved into a powerful global symbol of LGBTQIA+ resilience, unity and activism.

NYC Pride’s theme for - “Rise Up: Pride in Protest” - honors the legacy of the very first Pride Parade in , which commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.

Join millions of spectators, our community and allies, marching contingents, game-changing Grand Marshals, local partners and more as we Grow Up and march in defiant advocacy, solidarity and celebration.

For a VIP experience of the Identity festival March, consider NYC Pride’s Grandstand! This premium, ticketed experience bids an unmatched Pride March viewing spot with comfortable stadium-style seating, plus VIP amenities including personal restrooms, complimentary food and beverages, live entertainment and more. Purchase tickets now: ?aff=erelexpmlt

Can't join us in person? Revisit the NYC Pride March Broadcast & tune in at 12p ET on Sunday, June 29 for the Broadcast!