June 2019 WORLDPRIDE came to New York City to mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising.
The first Pride parade, called the “Pride March,” was held on the one year anniversary of the Stonewall uprising (June 28, 1970) and has since become an annual civil rights demonstration. The march was led by Craig Rodwell, the owner of the old Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop and drew thousands of participants. Grand Marshals have included former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Dustin Lance Black, Cyndi Lauper, Edie Windsor, Jonathan Groff, Laverne Cox and Ian McKellen.
The 2019 NYC Pride March, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, was on Sunday, June 30. The route started on 26th Street & 5th Avenue, ran South to 8th Street, continue West along 8th Street, turning left on Christopher Street, passing Stonewall, and running back uptown along 7th Avenue, ending on 23rd Street
The 2019 March will the biggest joined by over 600 unique marching parts , representing non-profits, community organizations, corporate sponsors, small businesses, political candidates, activists and more.