In fact, New York will celebrate LGBT pride events throughout the month of June and into July this year. See the full schedule of events in our NYC Gay Pride Guide 2011.
The theme surrounding the 2011 event is “Proud and Powerful." Pride Week 2011 spotlights New York City as one of the world's most welcoming and inclusive LGBT destinations. Grand marshals will include Dan Savage and Terry Miller, the founders of the It Gets Better Project; Rev. Pat Bumgardner of the LGBT-friendly Metropolitan Community Church of New York; and the Imperial Court of New York .
In past years, more than 750,000 people participated in Pride Week events. This year's official 2011 New York Gay Pride Week events include:
- LGBT Pride Rally: Pride Week kicks off with a rally featuring community performers and speakers. This event is free and open to the public; no tickets are necessary.
Saturday, June 18th, 2011
4 PM to 8 PM, Rumsey Playfield in Central Park
Admission: FREE - VIP Rooftop Party: Check out this brand-new Pride event for 2011.
Saturday, June 25th, 2011
2-8 PM at Hudson Terrace (621 West 46th Street)
Admission: $25; with Pier Dance general admission ticket, $70; with Pier Dance VIP ticket, $215 - Rapture on the River: This dance is for the ladies. All proceeds benefit Pride Week events and community organizations.
Saturday, June 25th, 2011
6 PM - 11 PM at Pier 54 (13th St. at the Hudson River).
General Admission: $25 in advance, $35 at the door (VIP $75, includes open bar and after party). Get tickets. - LGBT Pride March: The annual gay pride parade starts at 5th Avenue and 36th Street and ends at Christopher and Greenwich Streets.
Sunday, June 26th, 2011
12 PM until whenever. Moment of Silence: 2 PM
Admission: FREE - Pridefest: This free family street festival will feature vendors, entertainers, and community activities. The festival will take place on Hudson Street between Abingdon Square and West 14th Street.
Sunday, June 26th, 2011
11 PM to 7 PM.
Admission: FREE - The Dance on the Pier: The Dance on the Pier was born out of a time when LGBT New Yorkers could not dance openly and proudly together. This year's party will feature fireworks, live music, and an open bar between 2-3 PM (the fun starts early in 2011).
Sunday, June 26th, 2011
2 PM - 10:30 PM at Pier 54 (13th St. @ the Hudson River)
Admission: $55 until May 31, $75 from June 1-25, $125 when purchased day of (though tickets are likely to sell out quickly), $200 for VIP passes. Get tickets.
Learn more about Gay Pride Week, Heritage of Pride, and how you can get involved.
