KCCNYC Community News - June 2025
By Jon Oaks
Pride Month 2025: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Communities in New York City
June 2025 in New York City is brimming with events celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. From parades and festivals to cultural discussions and performances, there's something for everyone. Here's a guide to the month's highlights:
Major Pride Events
NYC’s Dyke March includes mask-required sections and champions inclusivity for people with disabilites and all gender expressions.
NYC Drag March: Kicking off Pride weekend, the Drag March takes place on Friday, June 27. Participants gather at 7:30 PM in Tompkins Square Park, with the march commencing around 8:00 PM and concluding at the Stonewall Inn. This event celebrates drag culture in a non-corporate, inclusive atmosphere.
NYC Dyke March: On Saturday June 28 the annual Dyke March kicks off from Bryant Park at 5pm. This year’s theme is “DYKES SAY NO TO FASCISM!” The New York City Dyke March is a protest march, not a parade and takes place without permits or sponsors. Any person who identifies as a dyke is welcome to march regardless of gender expression or identity, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, race, age, political affiliation, religious identity, ability, class, or immigration status.
NYC Pride March: On Sunday, June 29, the city hosts one of the world's largest Pride parades. The march begins at 11:00 AM at 25th Street and 5th Avenue, proceeding through Manhattan and concluding in Greenwich Village. This year's theme, “Rise Up: Pride in Protest,” honors the legacy of the Stonewall Riots.
PrideFest: Also on June 29, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Greenwich Village transforms into a vibrant street fair. Along Hudson Street, from Abingdon Square to 14th Street, attendees can enjoy over 100 vendors, live music, drag performances, and family-friendly activities.
Queer Liberation March: For those seeking a grassroots alternative, the Queer Liberation March begins at 11:00 AM on June 29 near the NYC AIDS Memorial at 7th Avenue and 12th Street, culminating in Central Park. Organized by the Reclaim Pride Coalition, this march emphasizes resistance and community over corporate sponsorship.
Community and Cultural Events
Young Joon Kwak: RESISTERHOOD on view at Leslie Lohman Gallery through June 27
ChamberQUEER: BaroQueer Series: June 7 and 9, this is a free program featuring music by Caroline Shaw and other composers, celebrating queer ancestry through classical music performances.
Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art: Throughout June, the museum in SoHo features Young Joon Kwak’s Resisterhood and a group exhibition on Indigenous gender diversity.
Intersecting Identities: Confronting Hate Against Queer South Asians: On Thursday, June 12, at 6:00 PM EDT, this online session delves into the challenges faced by queer South Asians, discussing intersectionality and discrimination.
Gotham FC Pride Day: Saturday, June 7, at 1:00 PM, Gotham FC faces the Kansas City Current at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ. The event features a drag brunch at 10:30 AM, performances by RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Jan Sport, and a ceremonial torch lighting by WNBA star Breanna Stewart.
NY Mets Pride Night: On Friday, June 13, the Mets host the Tampa Bay Rays at Citi Field. The evening includes performances by the Queens Crew dance team and a Mets Pride tank top giveaway for the first 15,000 fans.
NYC Parks Pride Events: Join NYC Parks as they celebrate Pride with Urban Park Ranger-led tours and LGBTQ+ history walks.
Youth Pride Parties: Celebrations for LGBTQ+ youth take place at the NYC Library Melrose branch on June 10 and the Baychester branch on June 30.
Beyond NYC: Pride Events in New York State
Photo by NYC Pride
Rockland Pride Sunday (Nyack, NY) – Sunday, June 8: Celebrate Pride on the Hudson River with live music, food trucks, family activities, and local vendors in downtown Nyack’s Memorial Park.
Potsdam Pride (Thousand Islands–Seaway) – Saturday, June 14: Held at Ives Park, this third annual festival includes all-day live performances, a family-friendly drag show, vendors, food, and activities. Free admission from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Central New York Pride (Syracuse, NY) – Saturday, June 21: CNY Pride’s grand parade steps off at 11:00 AM along Solar and West Kirkpatrick Streets, ending at Progress Park where the festival runs until 5:00 PM. Enjoy food trucks, live entertainment, and community booths.
Tri-Lakes Pride (Saranac Lake, NY) – Sunday, June 29: Taking place in Riverside Park, this family-friendly celebration begins with a parade up Broadway and continues with community exhibits, guest speakers, raffles, and live music. Festivities run from 12:00 PM–4:00 PM.
Celebrate Pride Month 2025 by participating in these diverse events that honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you're seeking cultural enrichment, community engagement, or festive celebration, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and commemorate the spirit of Pride.
