Reported 12 months ago
On June 30, 2024, New York City Pride Parade was held with over 25,000 participants celebrating LGBTQ+ pride, despite facing protests from those supporting Palestine. The parade, rooted in the 1969 Stonewall Riots, attracted 2.5 million global spectators. Even when momentarily halted by protestors, attendees highlighted the protest origins of the parade, emphasizing the belief that protest leads to change. Political figures like Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and Mayor Eric Adams joined the event.
Source: YAHOO