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NYC Pride March Draws 75k Participants, 2 Million Spectators

6/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

The 2026 New York City Pride March began at noon on June 28, 2026, expecting about 75,000 participants and over 2 million spectators.
The march’s theme, “For All of Us,” references a Marsha P. Johnson quote on LGBTQ + liberation.
Grand marshals are actress Dominique Jackson, performer Peppermint, comedian Bowen Yang, broadcaster Bernie Wagenblast and the group Gays Against Guns.
A PrideFest festival ran from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fourth Avenue between Astor Place and 14th Street, with RSVP entry.

History

Historical Context

On June 28 1969 police raided the Stonewall Inn, arresting 165 patrons and igniting the modern LGBTQ rights movement; the bar and its streets later earned National Historic Landmark status. Decades of annual Pride parades culminated in the 2026 NYC Pride March, where Dominique Jackson, Peppermint and Bernie Wagenblast served as Grand Marshals, echoing Stonewall’s call for visibility.

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Story summary

The 2026 New York City Pride March began at noon on June 28, 2026, expecting about 75,000 participants and over 2 million spectators.
The march’s theme, “For All of Us,” references a Marsha P. Johnson quote on LGBTQ + liberation.
Grand marshals are actress Dominique Jackson, performer Peppermint, comedian Bowen Yang, broadcaster Bernie Wagenblast and the group Gays Against Guns.
A PrideFest festival ran from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fourth Avenue between Astor Place and 14th Street, with RSVP entry.

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