New York City Pride 2023

New York City Pride 2023 – The Birthplace of Pride.

New York City Pride is one of the world’s most famous Pride events with more than 2 million people attending the event. The pride march is the centerpiece of NYC pride with its colorful floats, music, and community groups. Other events include some of the worlds biggest gay circuit events, pool parties, boat parties, cultural events and even a party island.

Where to stay in New York During Pride?

• Stay in the centre of all the action during New York City Pride in Hell’s Kitchen or The West Village, Manhattan’s top gay neighbourhoods.
• Alternatively, consider the cosy and relaxed East Village or upscale Soho neighbourhoods, offering a wide range of options to suit all budgets.

Liberaunchy – The Opening Party

• Thursday June 22nd, 2023 – Liberaunchy takes over both floors of 3 Dollar Bill – bringing leather gear and feather capes, candelabras and hot wax, glitz and kinks all under one roof.

NYC Pride Rally

• Friday, June 23, 2023 4 pm , 2023 | The Battery – Whereas the NYC Pride March puts a more fun and lively spin on activism, the annual NYC Pride Rally is all about activating the community to keep on fighting.
• The first rally occurred one month after the Stonewall Riots, and this year’s event will focus on denouncing the legislative attacks against LGBTQIA+ people that have swept the nation this year.

Pride Island, New York

• Sunday, June 25th, 2023 | 14.00 – Pride Island – An epic one day music festival at the Brooklyn Army Terminal.
• Pride Island is the annual music festival of Pride Weekend, headlined by Christina Aguilera.
• Additional ferry service to BAT are on hand through the weekend to accommodate attendees.

Meat XXL & Xlsior

• Friday 23rd June 2023 – Brooklyn’s 3-dollar bill hosts a double-bill on the Friday of the pride weekend. NYC’s signature monthly event, MEAT joins forces with Xlsior for an XXL night from 11 pm.
• This event is part of the Pride Festival NYC – which runs from June 23rd – 25th  and combines Planet Pride, Dreamland and We Party/Xlsior for one weekend of unforgettable parties.

Brutally Proud

• Friday 23rd of June, 2023 – BRUT, one of the city’s most popular gear parties hosts a special edition for New York Pride in HK Hall.
• Stay at the Ink48 Hotel, just steps from the venue with 222 rooms and suites featuring loft-style ceilings and deep-soaking tubs. Each room comes with spectacular city views.

Horse Meat Disco

• Friday 23rd of June and Sunday 25th June, 2023 – Enjoy a unique vibe at Horse Meat Disco New York as the UK’s biggest gay party export takes over one of the most iconic venues in the city, The Knockdown centre.

Masterbeat New York Pride XXL

• Friday 23rd of June and Saturday 24th June, 2023 – Masterbeat, one of the biggest gay circuit parties in the US presents two unique events during the pride celebrations.
• On Friday enjoy Spain’s leading gay party by Matinee, “Pervert” at Terminal 5, followed n Saturday with special guests Offer Nissim and Deborah Cox.

Teaze, New York

• Saturday, June 24th, 2023 – Teaze – A unique party experience “teazing” some of the most diverse party experiences New York City has to offer. 4 popular parties combine to bring you a unique event focusing on the BIPOC community.
• The event takes over 3 Dollar Bill, one of the city’s most popular gay clubbing venues in Brooklyn.

Planet Pride

• Saturday June 24th, 2023 – Planet Pride New York – – Returning to the Brooklyn Mirage with six signature parties taking over 3 stages, from 4.30 pm including Dreamland, HE/SHE/THEY, Devil’s Playground, Ty Sunderland, Club Zero Space and WE Party, the Massive main event from Madrid.
• Events take over the Brooklyn Mirage , Great Hall and Kings Hall Stages.
• Check out the top hotels in East Williamsburg.

New York City Pride Parade

• Sunday, June 25th, 2023 – The 53rd NYC Pride March will begin at noon from 25th Street and 5th Avenue. Marchers will proceed south on 5th Avenue before heading west on 8th Street.
• 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.
• After crossing over 6th Avenue, the March will continue on Christopher Street passing the Stonewall National Monument.
• The pride march starts at 12pm and ends by 3pm.

Pride Fest New York

• Sunday, June 25th, 2023 11.00 – East Village – Pridefest is the annual LGBT street fair, held in Greenwich Village, on Hudson St. between Abingdon Sq & West 14th St and starts at 11 am till 7 pm.
• Take a breath, drink some water, and roam a queer street fair while you caffeinate and prepare for the long Pride Sunday ahead.
• This year, attendees can purchase a PrideFest Passport, granting them access to a viewing platform for performances, entry to the exclusive PrideFest Lounge, and unlimited beverages and snacks.

Dreamland Central Park

• Sunday, June 25th, 2023 – Dreamland, produced by NYCs leading party promoter Jake Resnicow, takes over the iconic Summer Stage in Central Park (5th Avenue entrance), for the ultimate gay funday Sunday party.

Alegria Pride New York

• Sunday, June 25th, 2023 –  Alegria – Another Epic Pride Sunday and for the 23rd year an Official NYC Pride Partner Event , a day and night event featuring WOW, Outdoor Spectacular, in the Mirage and ALEGRIA in the Great Hall. Gates open at 5PM.

Rainbows on the Hudson

• TBC – Sail the Hudson with other LGBTQIA+ people, because what better way to make friends than hopping on a stranger’s rainbow-themed boat?
• If slots fill up, or you don’t have a full day to commit to the open water, you can watch the parade of Pride boats sail past Manhattan’s West Side beginning at The Battery at 1 pm and working its way north toward 46th Street.

After Hour Parties

• Saturday June 24th – RESET Official After hours at Club Lambada in Brooklyn.
• Saturday June 24th – OSCURO Official After hours at The Cockpit in Hells Kitchen.
• Sunday June 25th – PRIDE IN THE SKY After hours at Harbour Club in Hells Ktichen.
• Monday June 26th – VIVA After Hours in Brooklyn
• Monday June 26th – FEVER After Hours in Williamsburg
• Check out the top trending hotels in Hells Kitchen.

New York Pride – Other Gay Circuit Events

• Furball New York
• Harder After Hours
• Urban Bear – Pride Cruise & Street Party

Trending Hotels in New York

New York Pride’s biggest events take place in the West Village, very close to the city’s other gay-popular neighborhoods like Chelsea and the East Village.

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