NYC Pride Parade 2025: Start time, how to watch, complete route and best viewing spots
Parade Route and Timing
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Grand Marshals for 2025
Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House Press Secretary
Marti Gould Cummings, drag artist and former City Council candidate
DJ Lina Bradford, LGBTQ+ activist and performer
Elisa Crespo, nonprofit leader and advocate
Trans Formative Schools, an education initiative supporting transgender youth
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The streets of Manhattan are brimming with anticipation today as the annual NYC Pride parade unfolds, drawing crowds in the millions to mark the final celebration of Pride Month. Known for its deep historical roots and global significance, the NYC Pride March continues its legacy as one of the largest civil rights demonstrations in the world.Organised under this year's theme 'Rise Up: Pride in Protest', the 2025 parade reaffirms the LGBTQ+ community's resolve in defending hard-won freedoms amidst intensifying political challenges. With tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ rights, particularly concerning gender-affirming care and mental health support under the current U.S. administration, the event doubles as both a celebration and protest.The NYC Pride parade 2025 route begins at 5th Avenue, between 25th Street and 8th Street, in Manhattan. From there, marchers proceed south on 5th Avenue, through Greenwich Village, past the historic Stonewall National Monument. The parade then continues north along 7th Avenue before dispersing at 15th Street and 7th Avenue.The NYC Pride March starts at 11 a.m. today, June 29, as per a report by North Jersey. Organisers have advised attendees to arrive early to secure preferred viewing locations and avoid traffic disruptions caused by street closures.For those unable to attend in person, the NYC Pride parade is being broadcast live on ABC7, ABC.com, and the ABC7 YouTube channel. Coverage is expected to begin at 12 noon, offering viewers a chance to witness the vibrant floats, performances, and the symbolic unity of the LGBTQ+ community from the comfort of home.Recommended viewing areas include Christopher Street—accessible via the 1/2/3 subway lines to 14th Street—and the Flatiron District, accessible via the N/Q/R/W trains to 23rd Street. These locations offer optimal vantage points for spectators to enjoy the spectacle.Multiple street closures are in place to accommodate the parade. Attendees and commuters are advised to check 511NY.org or the NYC Department of Transportation website for real-time updates and diversions.This year's parade is led by a distinguished group of grand marshals, including:Their presence reflects the wide spectrum of leadership within the LGBTQ+ community.According to forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), New York City can expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s. Attendees are encouraged to stay hydrated and take precautions against the heat.The parade begins at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 29.It starts at 5th Ave. and 25th St., passes through Greenwich Village and the Stonewall Monument, and ends at 15th St. and 7th Ave.
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