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Thousands take part in New York Pride parade

Euronews Monday 29 June 2026, 18:00 UTC 1 min read
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The Pride NYC parade brings thousands into the streets of Manhattan, with floats, dancers and marching bands filling the route in a large public celebration of LGBTQ+ rights. Political figures including Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney-General Letitia James and Mayor Zohran Mamdani join the march as crowds cheer and music plays. Participants speak about community, visibility and the history of Pride since the 1969 Stonewall uprising.

The Pride NYC parade brings thousands into the streets of Manhattan, with floats, dancers and marching bands filling the route in a large public celebration of LGBTQ+ rights. Political figures including Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney-General Letitia James and Mayor Zohran Mamdani join the march as crowds cheer and music plays. Participants speak about community, visibility and the history of Pride since the 1969 Stonewall uprising. The event mixes festivity with reflection as performers and attendees move through the city. Crowds line the streets to watch floats and drag performers. Organisers and participants say Pride remains both a celebration and a reminder of the movement’s origins.
New York Pride (LOCATION) Manhattan (LOCATION) Kathy Hochul (PERSON) Letitia James (PERSON) Zohran Mamdani (PERSON)
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