Pride is this weekend. Here's what you need to know.

New York City’s Pride weekend is upon us, culminating in the massive Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.

This year’s theme is “Rise Up: Pride in Protest,” a call to action amid receding political support and corporate sponsorship for LGBTQ+ issues.

Whether you want to dance, march, or support from the sidelines, here’s what you need to know.

What’s new this year?

The 2025 March on Sunday features grand marshals including former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NYC drag star Marti Gould Cummings.

The weather forecast is calling for steady rain throughout the day with highs around 80 degrees, so be sure to pack lightweight rain gear and spare socks or flip-flops.

What street closures and transit changes are happening?

Dozens of streets downtown, from the Village up to 34th Street, will be closed. You can find a full list here. You can check to see if your subway line will be running at the MTA website.

What are the weekend’s highlights?

Friday

Kick off the weekend on Friday with house beats from Gioli & Assia, Chris Luno and Kim Anh at HERITAGE, the official Pride kick-off party at the Duggal Greenhouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. It kicks off at 3 p.m. Friday and goes until late. Tickets are available here.

Also on Friday night, the Ladyland Festival brings Cardi B and FKA Twigs as headliners for the first night of this two-day queer music and performance festival at Under the K Bridge Park. Others acts include Cobrah, Sukihana, Danny Tenaglia and a DJ set by Hercules & Love Affair. Details and tickets are available here.

Saturday

On Saturday, the South Street Seaport hosts Youth Pride, a completely free event with carnival games, free snacks, performances, DJs and more. That runs from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and free RSVPs are encouraged, here.

And at 5 p.m., the NYC Dyke March kicks off in Bryant Park. Organizers call it a protest march and not a parade, and welcome "any person who identifies as a dyke," regardless of sex or gender. This year's theme is “Dykes Say No to Fascism!”

Sunday

Sunday of course is the main event: the official Pride March begins at Fifth Avenue and 26th Street at 11 a.m. and moves south, past the Stonewall Inn, to end at Seventh Avenue and 15th Street.

Other Sunday events include a free afternoon rooftop party at Arlo SoHo, Pride’s official womxn-centered party at HK Hall in Hell’s Kitchen, and an alcohol- and substance-free twilight cruise called Gay & Sober. Learn more here.