It’s worth noting that the size and popularity of a festival doesn’t always correspond with the city it’s held in. But many other destinations, especially those outside the United States, stage their Prides at other times, often in summer or fall. WorldPride–Stonewall 50 ( ) is presenting dozens of amazing parties, rallies, and cultural programs, culminating, of course, with the legendary NYC Pride March, on Sunday, June 30.Ĭountless Pride festivals and marches take place during June Pride Month, including a number of high-profile ones-Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Houston, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC among them. soil for the first time since it began in 2000). In 2019, the city-and, in fact, all of New York State-hosts a monthlong series of events that will both commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and celebrate WorldPride (held on U.S. If revel in the camaraderie and positive energy of attending Pride festivals, or even if you just have a mild interest in LGBTQ history, New York City is a great place to be in June. When it comes to June, celebrating pride is the best thing to doīy: Andrew Collins*/TRT Travel Columnist.