The New York Police Department’s Intel Bureau warned that the week’s Pride March and another Pride events could be target for crime. According to the NYPD,” the LGBTIQIA + community continues to be a high priority target for violent extremists and malicious actors across the ideological spectrum,” necessitating increased vigilance during the Pride March and other Pride-related events across New York City.
One year after the Stonewall Uprising, the Pride March’s roots date back to 1970. This month marks 40 years since Heritage of Pride became the march’s national organizers and 55 times since the revolt.
Pro- Arab protesters have disrupted pleasure marches held in Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia. Many organizations organizing marches on Sunday said they would focus on the subjects of the Gaza war, provoking resistance from Israelis ‘ followers.
The professional director of NYC Pride, Sandra Pérez, stated,” It is undoubtedly a more active appearance this year in terms of opposition at Pride events. ” But we were born out of a rally”.
Amid rigid ceremony, the 2024 Pride March starts at25th Street and Fifth Avenue near Madison Square Park in Manhattan. After that, it marches down Fifth Avenue, makes a turn to the north on 8th Street, and therefore continues on Christopher Street, passing by the Stonewall National Monument.
It therefore heads northeast on 7th Avenue, passing by the New York City AIDS Memorial, before ending at 16th Street.
This year’s style is” Reflect. Empower. Unite”, focusing on people, community leaders, advocates and friends coming up for” Queer independence and joy”.
