World Pride Celebrations: The Rally

June 28 in Washington Square Park

On June 28, LGBTQ advocates will rally at Washington Square Park to remember the Stonewall Riots which occurred on June 28, 1969. This year’s rally is planned to be the biggest Pride rally to date and will feature speeches from many leading LGBTQ activists. This event is free to the public.

According to the WorldPride NYC/Stonewall 50 website, “The first NYC Pride Rally occurred one month after the Stonewall Riots in June 1969, when 500 people gathered for a “Gay Power” demonstration in Washington Square Park, followed by a candlelight vigil in Sheridan Square. NYC Pride has continued this proud tradition by hosting the event in various locations throughout the city.”