From marches to online events: NYC gears up for Pride Day 2021

International LGBTQ+ Pride Day 2021 will mark the 51st anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall rebellion. The day – June 28 – will see two separate groups in New York City celebrate the self-affirmation and visibility of people belonging to the LGBTQ+ community and raise awareness about their struggle for equality.

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One of the most well-known Pride parades across the United States is the New York Pride march. The march will be held virtually and is expected to be viewed by millions, Reuters reported. The official theme of the New York Pride Parade 2021 is “the struggle continues”.

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However, people will be allowed to gather in person on Sunday afternoon for the PrideFest. The street fair with food, vendors and entertainment will be held in Manhattan. 

The third Queer Liberation March from Bryant Park to the Stonewall National Monument and into Washington Square Park will take place on June 28. The organizers are expecting to see around 70,000 people in the march. 

The annual NYC Dyke March begins at 5 PM on Saturday near Bryant Park.