The parade was led by a convoy of lesbian and gay bikers, with Edith Windsor, the 84-year-old plaintiff in the case that led to the Supreme Court striking down Doma this week, conveyed behind in a red convertible. In New York, forecast thunderstorms failed to materialise and the annual Heritage of Pride march set off along Fifth Avenue under a baking sun. Proposition 8 supporters could continue their efforts to halt gay marriage by filing their request with another supreme court justice. On June 28, 1969, a riot occurred outside the Stonewall Inn in New York City’s Greenwich Village - the LGBT crowd was protesting a police raid of the bars.The opponents said the appeals court had acted about three weeks too soon. That riot spawned the modern-day LGBT rights movement. In the summer following the Stonewall riots, the first Gay Pride Parade was held on the city's Christopher Street. Every summer since then, in recognition of that historic event, the parade has been held in New York City. Last year it was attended by more than 2 million people. These photos by NYC-based artist Stanley Stellar document some of the people who celebrated at the parades from 1978 to 2008. Through Stellar’s skilled eye, we see into the souls of some of those who ventured out in those early years to celebrate an integral part of their lives - a part that otherwise might not be revealed on a daily basis. These images depict brave pioneers who knew they were on the right side of a cause, not only for themselves but also for later generations. Sadly, due to the ravages of AIDS, many of the people captured by Stellar's camera are no longer with us. Presented by the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art Looking Back/Looking Forward: NYC’s Gay Pride Parades 1979-1995 The Pride parade will be celebrated again this June in New York City and in thousands of cities around the world - until then, feast on these wonderful images. Stanley Stellar, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and Twitter.
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Here are a few upcoming events in the United States.Ĭhicago Pride consists of two weekends of huge celebrations. To kick off the first day of the festival on Saturday, June 21, Oscar-winning actress, Grammy-winning singer, and Chicago native, Jennifer Hudson will be performing. The excitement of the festival continues with two days of drag shows, a pet parade, and more than thirteen performers. If you like to run (or walk), be check out the annual lakefront 5k and 10k races on Saturday, June 28. Hungry after the run? Fill your cravings at the food truck fest. After refueling, put on your best sports costume and get to Neverland, the Summer Olympics-themed costume party with international DJs Ivan Gomez and Alex Acosta. Finally, at 12pm on Sunday, June 29, you can’t miss the Pride parade through Boystown. Photo © Bob Jagendorf, licensed Creative Commons Attribution. The city that is larger than life will be celebrating the theme “We Have Won When We’re One.” On Saturday, June 28, the Hudson Terrace (an exclusive, modern nightclub and upscale lounge with killer views) will hold the VIP Rooftop Party, one of the hottest events for men. If you’re feeling lucky, continue the night at the Hammerstein Ballroom for the extravagant Spain’s WE Party: Casino. (It was formerly known as Rapture on the River.) The same night, Teaze will be the official Pride dance party for women. On Sunday, June 29, Laverne Cox will be one of the grand marshals of the annual civil rights demonstration. Demonstrators will march with over 50 colorful floats lighting up the concrete jungle along 5th Avenue to end at Greenwich Village.
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Browse around at the PrideFest street fair following the march for some delicious food and music. That evening, end Pride Week at Dance on the Pier with DJ Grind, DJ Pagano, and a performance from Demi Lovato. You won’t miss the rainbow sky during the grand finale fireworks.