2023 NYC Pride March • NYC Pride Parade 2023
The New York City Pride March took place in Manhattan, attracting a massive crowd of approximately 2 million people. It is considered one of the largest Pride parades globally and symbolizes the ongoing fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. The parade commenced with rainbow confetti in Midtown and proceeded down Fifth Avenue towards the Stonewall National Monument and the New York City AIDS memorial.
Billy Porter, an artist and activist, served as one of the grand marshals, leading the vibrant procession. The event received support and cheers from enthusiastic onlookers, including a couple from Rhode Island celebrating their anniversary. Participants expressed their admiration for the parade’s size and the unified support it represented.
This year’s theme, “strength through solidarity,” aimed to mobilize action in response to the recent surge of attacks on the LGBTQ community and discriminatory legislation across the country. Organizers emphasized the importance of standing together and resisting attempts to marginalize the community.
The Pride March featured various nonprofit organizations, with over 75% of the marching groups being nonprofits dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. Attendees expressed their joy and highlighted the significance of the event, emphasizing the sense of unity and celebration.
Overall, the New York City Pride March 2023 showcased the collective strength and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community while serving as a platform to advocate for equal rights and combat discrimination.
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