Check out these great events during Pride Month

This June marks the 27th Pride Month, whose origins date back to the Stonewall Uprising on June 28th, 1969, after a police raid at the Stonewall Inn. A year later, on June 28th, 1970, the first Gay Pride Liberation March took place in Manhattan to celebrate the uprising’s first anniversary. Since then, the LGBTQ Pride movement has taken hold as one of New York’s most important sociopolitical blocs. But Pride Month is about more than the annual Gay Pride parade. Numerous events will be taking place around the Five Boroughs. Here’s a brief list of some of them:

Friday, Jun. 5

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Host: The Bronx Museum of the Arts and Recess

Location: The Bronx Museum of the Arts

1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456

To kick off their First Friday Summer Series for 2026, The Bronx Museum of the Arts will host an after-hours celebration to honor Pride Month with Recess, a social community that creates spaces for Queer and Trans People of Color. Music will be provided by Master Copy, a genre-fluid DJ collective that consists of Philip Morgan, DOLLNXTDOOR, and Byrell the Great. Complimentary drinks will be provided by Ten To One Rum (while supplies last), along with additional refreshments. The Bronx Museum of the Arts’ galleries will remain open late so guests can experience their critically acclaimed exhibition, “The Seventh AIM Biennial: Forms of Connection.” The event is for adults 21+, is free to attend, and you can reserve your spot through Eventbrite.com.

Saturday, Jun. 6

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Host: Anyone Comics

Location: The Brooklyn Pride Center at the Armory

1561 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Anyone Comics is hosting its 6th annual Brooklyn Pride Comic Book Fair. The lineup features Queer comic creators such as Priya Huq (“5-Minute Marvel,” “The Nib”), Bradley Clayton (“Monsters in Love,” “Killer Queens”), Amy Reeder (“Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” “Amethyst”), Kevin Alvir (“Lisa Cheese and the Ghost Guitar”), MK Trahan, and more. The Brooklyn Pride Comic Book Fair highlights LGBTQ and Brooklyn-based artists. The event is free to attend, and wearing masks is strongly encouraged. You can reserve your spot on Eventbrite.com.

Sunday, Jun. 7

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Host: NY LGBT Network

Location: 37th Avenue, Jackson Heights, Queens, NY

The NY LGBT Network is celebrating its 34th anniversary of its annual Queens Pride Parade and Multicultural Festival. It’s a day filled with celebration, entertainment, and being in community with one another. The parade is free to attend. If you’re interested in marching in the parade as an individual, you can register here. Groups, organizations, businesses, or institutions interested in marching separately can register here. For any questions or concerns, contact Maggie Hirshland at mhirshland@lgbtnetwork.org or 718-514-2155 for those marching individually. For those marching as a group, organization, business, or institution, email queenspride@lgbtnetwork.org.

Friday, Jun. 12

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Host: American Museum of Natural History and The American LGBTQ+ Museum

Location: Enter at 81st Street, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue

The American Museum of Natural History and The American LGBTQ+ Museum are teaming up to host “Pride Night at the Museum: Forces of Nature event,” celebrating queer creativity and climate science. Focusing on fast fashion’s impact on climate change, the celebration will feature drag performances from Pattie Gonia, VERA!, and Sequoia, scientific insight, and sustainable designs. There will be a live DJ set, lectures on fashion and sustainability, contributing to a communal art installation, and more. The event is for ages 21+, and drink tickets will be available for purchase on-site. Tickets to attend are $30 for the general public and $25 for members. You can purchase your tickets at the American Museum of Natural History’s website://tickets.amnh.org/select.

Saturday, Jun. 13

Time: 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.

Host: Whitney Day and House of Yes

Location: 2 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA

Whitney Day and House of Yes are hosting a Brooklyn Pride celebration event. It will feature a NYC DJ lineup including BABEITSPURR, DJ M.K., Dawson, and Whitney Day themselves, two rooms with two vibes, live performances, and more. The event is for adults 21+ and tickets start at $31.50. You can purchase your tickets at https://shotgun.live/en/events/brooklyn-pride-june-13-2026.

Saturday, Jun. 13

Time: 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Host: Brooklyn Art Haus & Yalla! Party Project

Location: 24 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The Brooklyn Art Haus is teaming up with culture and arts collective Yalla! Party Project to host the Brooklyn Pride Yalla. This event will feature DJs Tauba, Malice of Wonderland, and Kofta, with a special guest. Tickets will be sold at the door all night, but you can also get them now on Eventbrite.com.

Saturday, Jun. 20

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Host: The Billie Holiday Theatre & Rooted Theater Company, sponsored by Brooklyn.org

Location: The Billie Holiday Theatre, 1368 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The Billie Holiday Theatre & Rooted Theatre Company will be hosting its third annual The House of Rooted Festival Pride Month Celebration. Sponsored by The Brooklyn Org, this showcase will focus on new work that centers LGBTQ voices through contemporary storytelling, performances, and deep human narratives. Tickets are currently on sale, and you can purchase them through Eventbrite.com

Saturday, Jun. 27

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Host: NYC Pride

Location: Pier 16, 167 John Street, New York, NY 10038

NYC Pride will be hosting a carnival-style Youth Pride for LGBTQ youth, their families, and allies. This year’s theme is “For All of Us,” which focuses on empowering and educating queer youth through different queer- and gender-affirming resources and activities. There will also be musical performances, food, snacks, and special guests. The event is free to attend, and you can RSVP now on Eventbrite.com.

Saturday, Jun. 27

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Host: Harlem Pride

Location: 12th Avenue – West Harlem, New York, NY 10031

Harlem Pride will host their annual Pride Month Celebration. It will feature celebrity guest appearances, performers, foods, vendors, community leaders, health practitioners, and much more. The event is free to attend, and you can RSVP at https://www.eventeny.com/events/hp26-24982/.

Sunday, Jun. 28

Time: 12 p.m.

Host: NYC Pride 

Location: Beginning at 26th St & 5th Ave., dispersing 15th St & 7th Ave.

NYC Pride is inviting everyone to participate in its annual celebration of love, community and acceptance during its annual march. Millions are expected to participate.  Dominique Jackson, Peppermint, Bernie Wagenblast, Bowen Yang, and Gays Against Guns will serve as Grand Marshals this year. “Our Grand Marshals have blazed trails and opened doors in entertainment, media, and advocacy,” said NYC Pride Executive Director Im Lynde said in a statement. “Their visibility alone is worth celebrating, but they are fighting for opportunity, support, and safety for our entire LGBTQIA+ community.”

Sunday, Jun. 28

Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Host: NYC Pride 

Location: 4th Ave. from Astor Pl. to 14th Street

Along with the Pride March, NYC Pride is hosting its Pridefest street festival, which will feature performers and artists, writers and other creatives. Give access to support for LGBTQ people and connect attendees with small businesses and local nonprofits. Registration is free at Eventbrite.com.

Sunday, Jun. 28

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Host: The Center

Location: 208 W 13 St, New York, NY 10011

The Center will be hosting its own NYC Pride Month march. Registration to walk alongside their float will open on Jun. 4, 2026. Free merchandise comes with registration. Spots are limited. Sign up at https://gaycenter.org/event/pride-march/ by Jun. 22, 2026.

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