NYC Pride March 2026 steps off in Manhattan today. Find street closures, a route map and more.

The New York City Pride March made its way through Manhattan on Sunday.

The march stems from the violent 1969 police raid of the Stonewall Inn that catalyzed the gay rights movement at a time when many people who were LGBTQIA+ hid their identity.

75,000 marchers take part in the parade

This year's theme was "For All Of Us," which organizers say is part of a quote attributed to LGBTQIA+ activist Marsha P. Johnson:  "There is no pride for some of us without liberation for all of us."

The grand marshals for this year's march were actress Dominique Jackson, actress Peppermint, actor Bowen Yang, former radio personality Bernie Wagenblast, and the organization Gays Against Guns.

"At a time when gun violence, healthcare access are all impacting the queer community, we need to show up and show out," said Chris Piedmont, media director for NYC Pride.

Elected officials like New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani led the way Sunday morning, followed by tens of thousands of activists, sparkling and celebrating. In all, organizers said about 75,000 marchers participated in this year's event, which was expected to draw over 2 million spectators.

Hochul also announced the state is expanding funding to improve support for the LBGTQIA+ community, including $1.8 million for crisis counseling services.

"Right now, a lot of nonprofits are suffering. There have been a lot of cuts and organizations like us are more important than ever," said Tony Monteleone, of the group Imperial Court New York.

Here's what to know about this year's festivities.

Map shows NYC Pride March route

The Pride March stepped off at 26th Street and Fifth Avenue. It made its way down to Eighth Street, passing the historic Stonewall Inn and stopping at Seventh Avenue near 15th Street.

A street festival called PrideFest was taking place in the area until 6 p.m. Vendors, entertainment and activities can be found along Fourth Avenue from 14th Street to Eighth Street/Astor Place.

NYC Pride 2026 street closures

The city Department of Transportation announced the following street closures for Sunday's march:

• 5th Avenue between 33rd Street and 25th Street
• West/East 33rd Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
• West/East 32nd Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
• West/East 31st Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
• West/East 30th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
• West/East 29th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
• West/East 28th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
• West/East 27th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
• West/East 26th Street between 6th Avenue and Madison Avenue
• West 25th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 5th Avenue between 25th Street and 8th Street
• West 8th Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue
• Greenwich Avenue between 6th Avenue and Christopher Street
• Christopher Street between Greenwich Avenue and 7th Avenue South
• 7th Avenue between Christopher Street and 16th Street
• 7th Avenue between 15th Street and 19th Street
• 16th Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 17th Street between 9th Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 18th Street between 8th Avenue and 6th Avenue
• 19th Street between 9th Avenue and 6th Avenue
• Christopher Street between West Street and 7th Avenue South
• Greenwich Avenue between 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue

There will be additional street closures on Sunday for PrideFest:

• 4th Avenue between East 14th Street and Astor Place
• East 13th Street between Broadway and 3rd Avenue
• East 12th Street between Broadway and 3rd Avenue
• East 11th Street between 4th Avenue and 3rd Avenue
• East 10th Street between Broadway and 3rd Avenue
• East 9th Street between Broadway and 3rd Avenue
• East 8th Street between Broadway and 3rd Avenue
• Astor Place between Lafayette Street and 3rd Avenue
• Lafayette Street between East 9th Street / Wanamaker Place and Astor Place
• Cooper Square between 3rd Avenue/St. Marks Place and East 8th Street

More Pride events across NYC

Pride Weekend kicked off with events across the city Saturday.

There were DJs and drag performances in Times Square, and at South Street Seaport, Youth Pride included a trans youth rally, along with tents with resources and a dance party.

"We were dancing in the rain," DJ Nikki Jax said. "There was a determined energy this year, more so than in previous years ... because so much of the health funding has gone away for trans children."

"For right now and for as long as it takes, our trans youth are the scapegoat, and it's time to show up for them every chance we get," Youth Pride event manager Evan Reed said.