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Mint
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
NYC Pride March 2025 rises in protest: Here's how to watch and why it matters
New York City's 54th annual Pride March steps off today, Sunday, June 29, at 11 a.m., flooding Manhattan streets with thousands celebrating LGBTQ+ resilience. This year's theme, "Rise Up: Pride in Protest," responds to increased political hostility and scaled-back corporate support, with 39% of companies reducing Pride initiatives. The 1.8-mile route begins at 26th Street and 5th Avenue, passing the Stonewall National Monument before dispersing at 15th Street and 7th Avenue. Kazz Alexander, NYC Pride co-chair was quoted as saying, 'We must support one another, because when the most marginalized among us are granted their rights, all of us benefit.' 'Pride is not merely a celebration of identity—it is a powerful statement of resistance, affirming that justice and equity will ultimately prevail for those who live and love on the margins," Alexander continued. For those unable to attend, ABC-7 (WABC-TV) will broadcast the march live starting at noon ET, with free streaming available on Grand Marshals Karine Jean-Pierre, activist Marti Gould Cummings, DJ Lina, Elisa Crespo, and advocacy group Trans formative Schools will lead the procession. Concurrently, PrideFest – the city's largest LGBTQIA+ street fair – runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. along 4th Avenue. Despite heightened security with 10,000 barriers and police patrols, officials confirm no credible threats exist. The march commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, where patrons of the Greenwich Village gay bar resisted police harassment, igniting the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. When same-sex intimacy was criminalized, bars like Stonewall provided rare safe havens. The first anniversary march in 1970 launched this tradition of protest and visibility, leading to President Clinton declaring June Pride Month in 1999 and President Obama designating Stonewall a national monument in 2016. Today's event embodies that legacy, challenging ongoing discrimination while celebrating hard-won freedoms as millions rally worldwide.
Economic Times
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
NYC Pride Parade 2025: Start time, how to watch, complete route and best viewing spots
Parade Route and Timing Live Events Where to Watch the Parade Best Viewing Spots and Access 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 Weather Outlook FAQs What time is the NYC Pride parade 2025? What is the NYC Pride parade route? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel 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 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 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 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 those unable to attend in person, the NYC Pride parade is being broadcast live on ABC7, 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 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 street closures are in place to accommodate the parade. Attendees and commuters are advised to check or the NYC Department of Transportation website for real-time updates and year's parade is led by a distinguished group of grand marshals, including:Their presence reflects the wide spectrum of leadership within the LGBTQ+ 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 parade begins at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, June starts at 5th Ave. and 25th St., passes through Greenwich Village and the Stonewall Monument, and ends at 15th St. and 7th Ave.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NYC Pride Parade 2025: Start time, how to watch, complete route and best viewing spots
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. Also Read | Warren Buffett reveals details of his will. Check Berkshire Hathaway owner net worth Parade Route and Timing 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. Live Events 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. Where to Watch the Parade For those unable to attend in person, the NYC Pride parade is being broadcast live on ABC7, 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. Best Viewing Spots and Access 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 or the NYC Department of Transportation website for real-time updates and diversions. Grand Marshals for 2025 This year's parade is led by a distinguished group of grand marshals , including: 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 Their presence reflects the wide spectrum of leadership within the LGBTQ+ community. Weather Outlook 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. FAQs What time is the NYC Pride parade 2025? The parade begins at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 29. What is the NYC Pride parade route? 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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Business Standard
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
NYC, San Francisco, others wrap Pride Month with mix of parties, protests
The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reaches its rainbow-laden crescendo as New York and other major cities around the world host major parades and marches on Sunday. The festivities in Manhattan, home to the nation's oldest and largest Pride celebration, kick off with a march down Fifth Avenue featuring more than 700 participating groups and expected huge crowds. Marchers will wind past the Stonewall Inn, a Greenwich Village gay bar where a 1969 police raid triggered protests and fired up the LGBTQ+ rights movement. The site is now a national monument. In San Francisco, marchers in another of the world's largest Pride events will head down the city's central Market Street, reaching concert stages set up at the Civic Center Plaza. San Francisco's mammoth City Hall is also among the venues hosting a post-march party. Chicago, Seattle, Minneapolis and Toronto, Canada are among the other major North American cities hosting Pride parades on Sunday. Several global cities including Tokyo, Paris and Sao Paulo, held their events earlier this month while others come later in the year, including London in July and Rio de Janeiro in November. The first pride march was held in New York City in 1970 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. Pride celebrations are typically a daylong mix of jubilant street parties and political protest, but organisers said this year's iterations will take a more defiant stance than recent years. The festivities come days after the tenth anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark June 26, 2015, ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges that recognized same-sex marriage nationwide. But Republicans, led by President Donald Trump, have sought to roll back LGBTQ+ friendly policies. Since taking office in January, Trump has specifically targeted transgender people, removing them from the military, preventing federal insurance programs from paying for gender-affirmation surgeries for young people and attempting to keep transgender athletes out of girls and women's sports. The theme for the Manhattan event is, appropriately, Rise Up: Pride in Protest." San Francisco's Pride theme is Queer Joy is Resistance while Seattle's is simply Louder. This is not a time to be quiet, Patti Hearn, Seattle Pride's executive director, said in a statement ahead of the event. We will stand up. We will speak up. We will get loud. Among the other headwinds faced by gay rights groups this year is the loss of corporate sponsorship. American companies have pulled back support of Pride events, reflecting a broader walking back of diversity and inclusion efforts amid shifting public sentiment. NYC Pride said earlier this month that about 20 per cent of its corporate sponsors dropped or reduced support, including PepsiCo and Nissan. Organisers of San Francisco Pride said they lost the support of five major corporate donors, including Comcast and Anheuser-Busch.
The Mainichi
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Mainichi
Pride events face budget shortfalls as US corporations pull support ahead of summer festivities
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Many U.S. corporations this year stopped supporting Pride events that celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and rights, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in budget shortfalls ahead of the summer festivities and raising questions about corporate America's commitment to the cause. The moves come as President Donald Trump has shown antipathy for trans protections and has attempted to roll back some LGBTQ+ friendly federal policies. Experts also note that a growing slice of the public has grown tired of companies taking a stance on social and political issues. San Francisco Pride, the nonprofit that produces one of the country's largest and best-known LGBTQ+ celebrations, is facing a $200,000 budget gap after corporate donors dropped out. In Kansas City, Missouri, KC Pride lost about $200,000 -- roughly half its annual budget. Heritage of Pride, the umbrella organization behind NYC Pride and other LGBTQ+ events in New York City, is fundraising to narrow a $750,000 budget gap after companies withdrew. Meanwhile, Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch ended its sponsorship of PrideFest in St. Louis, Missouri, its home base, after 30 years, leaving organizers with a $150,000 budget shortfall. In response, many Pride organizations have canceled some dance parties, reduced the number of stages, hired less pricey headliners and no longer give volunteers free food or T-shirts. But the core celebrations will go on. In San Francisco, this year's Pride theme is "Queer Joy is Resistance." In New York, it's "Rise Up: Pride in Protest," and, in Boston, it's "Here to Stay!" "If you come to Pride this year, that's a revolutionary act," said Suzanne Ford, executive director of San Francisco Pride. "You are sending a message to those in Washington that, here in San Francisco, we still have the same values that we've always had -- you can love who you love here. We're not going to retreat from that." Following media coverage of their retreat, some companies changed course but asked that their names not be affiliated with the events, the event organizers said. Corporations rethink Pride sponsorships San Francisco Pride earlier this year lost the support of five major corporate donors, including Comcast, Anheuser-Busch and Diageo, the beverage giant that makes Guinness beer and Smirnoff vodka. "With everything we're facing from the Trump administration, to lose five of your partners within a couple of weeks, it felt like we were being abandoned," Ford said. After the withdrawals drew attention, some corporations said they would donate but only anonymously, Ford said, declining to identify those companies. As of this week, neither Comcast, Anheuser-Busch nor Diageo appeared on the organization's website as sponsors of the June 29 festivities. It was unclear if they donated. Anheuser-Busch and Diageo didn't reply to emails from The Associated Press seeking comment. A spokesperson for Comcast also declined to comment but said some of its companies are sponsoring Silicon Valley Pride and Oakland Pride. NYC Pride spokesperson Chris Piedmont said about 20% of its corporate sponsors either dropped their support or scaled back, including New York-based PepsiCo and Nissan. Kyle Bazemore, Nissan North America's director of corporate communications, said the decision comes as the automaker reviews all of its marketing expenses to lower costs. PepsiCo did not return an email seeking comment. Piedmont said NYC Pride has also received anonymous corporate funding and that he appreciates the unpublicized support. "Writing a check to a nonprofit and supporting a nonprofit with no strings attached is stepping up to the plate," Piedmont said. Companies retreat from 'brand activism' The shift reflects how corporations are adjusting to a changing cultural landscape that began during the pandemic and accelerated with Trump's second term, experts said. "Companies are resourceful, they are clever at identifying trends and studying their environment and their customers' needs, but those needs change and corporations adjust," said Amir Grinstein, a marketing professor at Northeastern University. Corporations' presence in rainbow-filled Pride parades, concerts and dance parties became more ubiquitous after the landmark 2015 Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, as companies splashed their names on parade floats, rainbow flags and bright plastic bracelets. So-called brand activism reached its peak between 2016 to 2022, a period of social upheaval around the pandemic, police brutality and transgender rights, Grinstein said. But research has since found a growing number of American consumers don't want companies taking positions on such topics, said Barbara Kahn, a marketing professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. "There have always been people who said, 'I don't want my toothpaste to have an opinion, I just want to use my toothpaste,' but the tide has shifted, and research shows there are more people that feel that way now," Kahn said. Pride organizers keep their distance from some corporations Meanwhile, Republican-led states have been passing legislation to curtail diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and LGBTQ+ rights, especially the ability of transgender young people to participate in sports or receive gender-affirming care. Trump signed executive orders on his first day in office that rolled back protections for transgender people and terminated federal DEI programs. Some companies followed suit by eliminating their DEI goals, prompting Pride organizations to sever ties. San Francisco's organizers cut ties with Meta after the parent company of Facebook and Instagram terminated its DEI goals and content moderation policies. Twin Cities Pride ended its relationship with Target over the Minneapolis-based retailer's curtailing of its DEI initiatives following a backlash from conservatives and the White House. The company's retreat from DEI policies led to a counter-boycott by civil rights advocates. Target announced in May that sales fell more than expected in the first quarter due to customer boycotts, tariffs and other economic factors. The company now offers only some Pride products at a few stores and online. Still, Rick Gomez, Target's chief commercial officer, told reporters in May that it's important to celebrate Heritage Months, which highlight different groups from Latinos to Asian Americans to the LGBTQ+ community. "They drive sales growth for us," he said. Asking the community for financial support First-time donations from individuals, foundations and local businesses have increased following corporate America's retreat. In Minneapolis, a crowdfunding campaign by Twin Cities Pride to fill a $50,000 funding gap raised more than $89,000. In San Francisco, two local foundations donated $55,000 combined. "This isn't the first year that there's been an inflammatory climate around Pride," said James Moran, a spokesperson for KC Pride, in Kansas City, Missouri. "We know that our community is looking for spaces that are meant for us, where we can celebrate but also process what's going on and build our own support networks."
