NYC Pride March 2026: Sweltering Joy on Fifth Avenue

On June 28, 2026, street photographer Arielle Shannon documented the 57th New York City Pride March, which she characterized as a 'radiant chaos' in the intense heat. The procession traveled along Fifth Avenue and circled back on Seventh Avenue, with a reduced presence from the NYPD and an overwhelming sense of joy. This celebration honors the 1969 Stonewall riots, which were pivotal for LGBTQ+ visibility, occurring shortly after the Trump administration had removed the rainbow flag from Manhattan's Stonewall National Monument—a decision later reversed by a court ruling. Among the notable attendees was Broadway star Jessica Vosk, who interviewed a member of the percussion group Sonidos De Orgullo for her series 'Vosk in the City'. Families and children contributed to the vibrant energy, alongside floats from the Interfaith Center of New York and the nonprofit PFLAG.