When is the 2024 New York City Pride parade? Date, time, route and where to watch
As Pride Month draws to a close, cities across the U.S. are preparing for the final blowout celebrations that punctuate the annual month of LGBTQIA+ celebration. This weekend, June will go out with a bang with multiple highly anticipated parades that draw marchers and spectators to communities big and small.
Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City, where subsequent protests are credited with a shift in LGBTQ+ activism in the U.S. Being the birthplace of Pride as we know it, NYC has one of the biggest and most iconic celebrations and marches each year.
This year's theme is “Reflect. Empower. Unite," according to organizers. "The theme was selected to highlight the importance of the NYC Pride March as the intersection for Queer liberation and joy," said Heritage of Pride.
"Drawing upon the activist history that ignited the movement for LGBTQIA+ rights, the theme encouragesindividuals, advocates, community leaders and allies to reflect on the challenges they have overcome together..."
Here's what you'll need to know about catching the NYC Pride March this year.
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When is the NYC Pride parade?
The NYC Pride March is scheduled for Sunday, June 30 starting at noon ET.
What is the NYC Pride parade route?
According to the MTA, the march will begin at 25th Street and 5th Avenue. Marchers will proceed south on 5th Avenue and walk west on 8th Street.
After crossing over 6th Avenue, the March will continue on Christopher Street, passing the Stonewall National Monument.
It will then turn north on 7th Avenue, passing the New York City AIDS Memorial, before dispersing in Chelsea at 16th Street and 7th Avenue.
How to watch the NYC Pride parade
In-person, viewing of the 2024 March will be available along the route streets listed above. Experienced Pride-goers suggest nabbing a spot along the main stretches early, as crowds can get thick by noon.
The yearly broadcast of the event is set to air on ABC7, ABC News Live and ABC7NY.com and on the ABC7 YouTube channel.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 2024 NYC Pride parade: Route, time, date, where to watch and stream
