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Road closures for Queens Pride Parade 2025
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — The Queens Pride Parade will officially kick off Pride Month in New York City this weekend. The parade kicks off at 12 p.m. Sunday and runs along 37th Avenue from 89th Street to 75th Street. At the end of the parade route, a festival will take place from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. More Local News The day will include performances from Austin Halls, Antaeuz Y La Santa Luz, Haus of US, and many more. It'll fill Jackson Heights with food, entertainment, dancing and colorful floats. Now in its 31st year, it's the second-oldest and second-largest pride parade in the city. This year will include over 140 local groups and organizations, the largest participation ever, according to parade organizers. 89th Street between 35th Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue 37th Avenue between 89th Street and 75th Street 75th Street between 37th Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue 75th -76th Street between 37th Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue 37th Road between 74th Street and 77th Street Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Queens Pride Parade to kick off Pride Month in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Pride Month officially begins on Sunday, June 1st, and The Queens Pride Parade is kicking off the season. Over 50,000 people are expected to attend the celebration in Jackson Heights. More Local News A parade will proceed down 37th Avenue to 75th Street, followed by a five-hour multicultural street festival. Over 140 groups, colorful floats, and elected officials like Mayor Eric Adams are expected to attend. The Queens Pride Parade is one of the most diverse LGBTQ+ events in the nation, officials said. This is the 33rd installment of the event. Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
