[PHOTOS] 10 of the most joyful photos from the NYC Pride March

The category is queer joy (and Zohran!)

Mark Mark
Jul 3, 2026 - 20:00
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[PHOTOS] 10 of the most joyful photos from the NYC Pride March
Zohran Mamdani waves while holding a Pride Flag leading a procession of people at the NYC Pride March.
Image Credit: Aaron Weiss

There’s confetti on the streets, a shortage of hard seltzers, and a ton of gay men still out on PTO, which can mean only one thing: New York City just celebrated Pride.

On Sunday, June 28, the Big Apple held its annual festivities, including its epic Pride March.

The approximately 2-mile long route, which practically takes over the entire city, was led by its history-making Grand Marshals: Bowen Yang, Dominique Jackson, Peppermint, Bernie Wagenblast, and Gays Against Guns, all of whom were nominated by the community.

It’s fitting considering this year’s theme, “For All Of Us,” was all about continuing the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation — for everyone.

More than 2 million people turned out to celebrate alongside 75,000 marchers (including mayor-slash-zaddy Zohran Mamdani) and bask in the unadulterated queer joy, reminding us all that we’re more stronger together.

“Reflecting on this Pride Month, we are so grateful to see so many LGBTQIA+ family, friends, and allies form near and far join us in the birthplace of Pride — especially during this challenging year when the world needed to see the spirit and fight of our community,” NYC Pride Executive Director Im Lynde said in a statement.

Below, check out 10 of the most joyful pics from the New York City Pride March.

Letitia James marches in the NYC Pride parade, alongside supporters carrying a large banner with rainbow stripes and her name, surrounded by spectators and Pride flags.
Attorney General Letitia James showed up and showed out. | Image Credit: Aaron Weiss
A Pride Marchers, led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, carry a large “Fighting for Queer New Yorkers” banner down a crowded Manhattan street during NYC Pride.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was all smiles. | Image Credit: Aaron Weiss
Towering balloon arches in rainbow, black, and brown colors line the streets at NYC Pride, with towering buildings in the background.
The Progress Pride Flag was well represented. | Image Credit: Aaron Weiss
Two trans marchers hold a banner reading “Street Trans Action Revolutionaries” walking along the NYC Pride March route.
This powerful sign was a nod to the group founded by Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson. | Image Credit: Aaron Weiss
Four performers in rainbow outfits and star-shaped headpieces hold hands and smile walking down the street at NYC Pride.
Only in New York, baby! | Image Credit: Aaron Weiss
Dominique Jackson rides in a black convertible as grand marshal at NYC Pride, wearing a sash and smiling and waving.
Dominique Jackson reminded the crowd to protect the dolls. | Image Credit: Aaron Weiss
A group of white-dressed marchers in formation walk down the street in veils holding photos of LGBTQ+ people who were hurt.
No Pride March is complete without its activism. | Image Credit: Aaron Weiss
A group of marchers at NYC Pride walk down the street holding a big rainbow banner that reads "Gays against guns."
The message is simple! | Image Credit: Aaron Weiss
Peppermint sits in the front seat of a black convertible dressed like a conductor and waving to the crowd headed down the streets at the NYC Pride March.
The one and only Peppermint! | Image Credit: Aaron Weiss
A man in a white dress and a sash that reads "LGBTQ+ HONOR ACTION" holds his hand out leading a processional of other people dressed in white behind him at the NYC Pride March.
The category is powerful. | Image Credit: Aaron Weiss

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