Proceeds benefit NYC Pride, which organizes all major pride events and happenings every June.įemme Fatale (tickets from $35): On June 30, ladies can let loose at this end-of-pride bash at The Park. VIP Rooftop Party (tickets from $100): Dance the afternoon away on Saturday, June 29 on the roof of The Park, a restaurant and bar in Chelsea. Afterwards, consider grabbing a drink at local Park Slope gay bar, Excelsior. to 10:00 p.m., catch sets from various speakers, comedians, and artists including Margaret Cho, Jake Shears, Deborah Cox, and Melissa Etheridge.īrooklyn Twilight Pride Parade (free): Every borough has its own set of events, and Brooklyn's Pride Parade is the only parade in all of New York City that takes place in the evening.
WorldPride Closing Ceremony (free, but registration is required): Wrap up WorldPride at the WorldPride Closing Ceremony in Times Square on June 30. This year’s route begins in Madison Square Park and bears heads south through the West Village, and then back up Seventh Avenue, ultimately ending on West 23rd Street in Chelsea. NYC Pride March (free): The culmination of World Pride and Stonewall 50 takes place in the streets of Manhattan on June 30th. Proceeds go to Ali Forney Center, Immigration Equality, and SAGE. World Pride Opening Ceremony (tickets from $65): On June 26, take in performances and tributes by the likes of Cyndi Lauper, Ciara, and Whoopi Goldberg at the Barclays Center. Here’s a snapshot of what to do and where to stay when in town for Pride Month. A slew of events and exhibitions will take place during the monthlong celebration, all of which lead up to the NYC Pride March on June 30th (which will be the largest in the city’s history). 50 years later, New York City is hosting WorldPride. We’d be honored to help you and your loved ones create lifelong memories.In the early hours of June 28, 1969, the first brick was thrown at the Stonewall riots, an event many regard as the birth of the modern gay rights movement. On the prestigious corner of 42nd and Broadway, atop Times Square and within striking distance of all of New York City’s most iconic destinations, The Knickerbocker offers luxurious, indoor-outdoor spaces with enviable city views, perfect for celebrations large or small.
Let Pride 2019 serve as the backdrop for your own wedding, vow renewal, or reception by hosting it with us. We’re romantics here at The Knick, and are always proud to celebrate love. This is where the vast majority of New York’s best gay bars are, although the LGBT community is vocally and proudly present throughout the city. The hub for LGBT New York is along Manhattan’s West Side-conveniently close to The Knick-from Hell’s Kitchen in Midtown to Chelsea and the West Village, home to the Stonewall Inn. New York City is one of the best cities for gay travelers, welcoming Queer visitors throughout the year to its many cultural attractions and bars. Discover our Guide to Pride Explore NYC with LGBTQ+ Friendly Activities Read on for the essential NYC Pride activities you won’t want to miss. And there will be a lot of them: rallies, film screenings, parties, concerts, and, of course, the Pride March.
Pride EventsĪll of June is Pride Month, but it’s the last week of the month that will see the biggest events. The Knick is thrilled to be part of the festivities, welcoming guests for a Pride-filled month looking for fabulous parties, heartfelt commemorations, and energizing rallies. Marking the 50th anniversary of the historic Stonewall Uprising, which ignited America’s LGBT rights movement, New York will be hosting not only its annual city Pride, but World Pride as well. In June, more than 4 million people are expected to celebrate Pride here in New York City. Out and Proud in New York NYC Celebrates World Pride 2019