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During NYC Pride celebrations, two teenagers were shot near the Stonewall Inn, with one in critical condition, and six others were injured by bear spray in nearby Washington Square Park, marking a violent end to the festivities.
Two teenage girls were shot near the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village during NYC Pride celebrations, with one in critical condition and the other in stable condition; the incident is under investigation and may not be hate crime-related.
The NYC Pride Parade is facing financial challenges as about 25% of its corporate sponsors have withdrawn or reduced support, prompting organizers to focus on community fundraising and individual donations to cover a $750,000 shortfall, amid a broader trend of reduced corporate backing for Pride events in major cities.
Noah Schnapp, star of Stranger Things, shared photos from his first NYC Pride event over the weekend, where he was supported by his parents and friends. He had previously shared the sweet way his family and friends reacted to him coming out. Noah's mom also shared a carousel of pics with the caption, "Happy Pride 🏳️🌈❤️#loveislove🌈".
The New York City Pride March, the largest of its kind in the US, is set to take place with 75,000 marchers and roughly two million spectators. While public support for LGBTQ+ people has never been higher, backlash against their rights has grown since same-sex marriage became legal nationwide in 2015. States across the country have passed laws banning drag performances and transgender health care, while protests and physical attacks on LGBTQ+ events and their supporters have cast a pall over gay bars and community centers. Conservative-led boycotts against companies that once embraced Pride festivities have led to billions of dollars of corporate losses. Heritage of Pride, which organizes the march, recognized the worsening political climate in an open letter earlier this month that was co-signed with the organizers of dozens of other Pride events across the country.
New York City is set to host a series of events to mark the end of Pride Month celebrations, including the NYC Drag March, the New York City Dyke March, the NYC Pride March, and the Queer Liberation March. The events will take place across the city, with the NYC Pride March being the largest gathering. This year's theme is "Strength in Solidarity," which aims to unite those inside and outside of the LGBTQ+ community. The events are expected to draw thousands of participants and allies, despite the forecast of thunderstorms over the weekend.