“While LGBT Pride at its heart is about activism and social change, we also believe that our community needs a space to celebrate who we are and what we’ve achieved, and that’s why we created Pride Island.” Sunday night will close with Nelly Furtado as the finale act. Patti LaBelle will end the nights with her timeless hits such as “On My Own,” “If Only You Knew,” and “Lady Marmalade.” Saturday features Tegan and Sara, an indie-pop duo, and British electronica trio, Years & Years. Deborah Cox will start Friday night with her R&B tunes like “Nobody’s Supposed To Be Here” while DJ Lina accompanies. The event take place from Friday, June 23 rd to Sunday, June 25 th at Pier 26.
NYC Pride will be hosting a 3 day cultural experience showcasing talented and accomplished artists such as Patti LaBelle, Tegan and Sara, and Nelly Furtado.
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The movie features Bob The Drag Queen, Detox, and Tempest DuJour. This year, the film event will be showing the world premiere of “Cherry Pop,” a comedy about a crazy night in a drag club. “OutCinema” is returning for a second run on June 19 th after success last year. Those being celebrated feature industry leaders like media mavens and proud politicians. On June 18 th, business leaders that have made an impact on LGBT equality in the workplace will be celebrated at the Pride Luminaries Brunch. Photograph by Dimitrios Kambouris sourced from Getty Images. The two hour rally will feature community activists, organizers, and politicians that will help inspire the crowd to take a stand and be heard. This year, the focus of the rally is the attack of LGBT rights and human rights in the current political environment. The tradition continues in various parks and public locations throughout the city. The first NYC Pride Rally occurred one month after the Stonewall Riots in June of 1969, when about 500 people gathered for a “Gay Power” demonstration in Washington Square Park and a candlelight vigil in Sheridan Square. The first event of the celebration is the rally on June 16 th at 6 pm, which kicks off NYC Pride at Foley Square. Maryanne Roberto Fine, NYC Pride Co-Chair We are etched into the very fabric of American history. We are undaunted community with disabilities and we are the rising youth and wise elders of yesteryear. We are the valiant immigrants and refugees who found places to call home in America and around the globe. “We are the ever-evolving LGBT community and the tireless work of women and people of color. The theme also recognizes the continued battle for those rights in America and worldwide. The official theme of the NYC Pride 2017 celebration is “We Are Proud,” which pays homage to the diverse community of LGBT people and the progress made for LGBT rights.
According to their official website, “We all celebrate Pride in different ways, which is why NYC Pride offers something for everyone during NYC Pride Week.” There are many more events for all people of all ages that are part of NYC Pride. Though most people know NYC Pridefor its annual parade, there is actually more than just the march down Fifth Avenue.