Glitter is in the air, the Empire State Building is lit up in rainbow...You know what that means. NYC Pride is here and with it, a weekend of the best parties celebrating all things LGBTQ. With too many to choose from, we've curated the best highlights below.
Wednesday, June 21st
WHAT: NYLON Magazine's Pride Party
EXPECT: Discussing the role of queer people in media, entertainment, and fashion industries, and the importance of their visibility in the current political climate. The panel will be followed by an after-party DJ'ed by Lauren Flax with specialty cocktails being served by Tequila Avión.
WHERE: The Vnyl Black Rose Room, 100 3rd Ave
WHEN: Wednesday, June 21
RSVP: nylonparty@dkcnews.com
WHAT: Daybreaker's PRIDE Party
EXPECT: Dancing, DJs & delicious breakfast treats, all while on a boat cruise, of course. Here's the kicker: it's at 6AM, not PM.
WHERE: Hornblower Cruises - Pier 40, 353 West St
WHEN: Wednesday, June 21 6-9am
RSVP: Tickets Sold online
WHAT: Paris is Burning Screening at PUBLIC ARTS
EXPECT: A screening of cult favorite documentary followed by a Q&A with director Jennie Livingston and filmmaker Leilah Weinraub
WHERE: Public Arts, 215 Chrystie Street (Inside Public Hotel)
WHEN: Wednesday, June 21 6-9am
RSVP: Here
Thursday, June 22nd
WHAT: Let's Get In On in PUBLIC
EXPECT: PUBLIC Arts will be hosting a weekend kick-off dance party hosted by long-time nightlife curator Frankie Sharp. The Misshapes, whose regular Thursday night party, LINDA, kicked off this week, will be spinning on The Roof.
WHERE: Public Hotels, 215 Chrystie St
WHEN: Thursday 10pm-4am
RSVP: Here
EXPECT:The Misshapes, whose regular Thursday night party, LINDA, kicked off last week, will be spinning on The Roof with Eli Escobar, Alex Chapman, Ty Sunderland, Joey Quiñoes and (last but certainly not least) Frosé machines. NOTE: Over the weekend PUBLIC will be donating $1 from every drink sold at each of the hotel's outlets including PUBLIC Kitchen, Louis, Lobby Bar, Diego, The Roof and PUBLIC Arts.
WHERE: Public Hotels, The Roof, 215 Chrystie St
WHEN: Thursday 10pm-4am
RSVP: Here
WHAT: Taboo Thursday: Rainbow Edition
EXPECT: Burlesque superstar Chris Harder will be guest go-go boy, joining go-go girls Pearls Daily and Puss-N-Boots for a night of lively '70s dance floor action. DJ Ronnie Magri will be spinning disco, funk and boogie until close.
WHERE: Ethyl's Alcohol and Food, 1629 2nd Ave
WHEN: Thursday, June 22
RSVP: Here
Friday, June 23rd
WHAT: Lucky Pierre
WHERE: Bedlam Bar, 40 Ave. C
WHEN: Friday, June 23rd 10pm-4am
WHAT: Battle Hymn
WHERE: 229 West 28th St
WHEN: Friday, June 23rd 10pm-4am (Sunday, 5pm-5am)
WHAT: Home for Pride at Wythe Hotel
EXPECT: Join us for an intimate affair atop the Wythe Hotel this Friday. Along with a diverse weekend of events for all, a brand new lobby art installation by Caroline Wells Chandler will be on view. You can purchase individual tickets for events, or make the most of it with the all-access Weekend Pass.
WHERE: Wythe Hotel, 80 Wythe Ave
WHEN: Friday, June 23rd 7pm, 8-10pm
RSVP: Here
WHAT: Phoenix Fridays PRIDE
WHERE: Phoenix Bar, 447 E 13th St, New York, NY
WHEN: Friday, June 23rd 10pm-4am
RSVP:Here
WHAT: PRIDE 2017 at Black Flamingo
WHERE: Black Flamingo, 168 Borinquen Pl, Brooklyn
WHEN: Friday, June 23rd 10pm-4am
RSVP: Tickets Here
WHAT: GAYLETTER's Drag Race Finale Viewing Party
EXPECT: To kick off GAYLETTER's series of New York Pride parties, SPiN will hold a viewing party for the season finale of Drag Race. Play some ping-pong, have a kiki, watch some performances, and take some cute pics.
WHERE: SPiN New York, 48 East 23rd St
WHEN: Friday, June 23rd 7pm-12am
RSVP: Here
WHAT: Pride Island
EXPECT: The first of a three-day event will be introduced with multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Deborah Cox with her classic R&B tunes while DJ Lina spins on the 1s and 2s. Finishing the evening, Patti Labelle hits a high note with her powerful vocals and timeless hits. Reyka Vodka will be served in specialty cocktails and offering the chance for you a friend to win a trip to Iceland.
WHERE: Hudson River Park; Pier 26
WHEN: Friday, June 23rd 5:30pm-10pm (Saturday 2pm-10, Sunday 2pm-10pm)
RSVP: Here
Saturday, June 24
WHAT: All-Ages Pride Party
WHERE: Bookstore Cafe, 126 Crosby St
WHEN: Saturday, June 24th 2pm-4pm
RSVP:Here
WHAT: LADYFAG's Holy Mountain
WHERE: Slake, 251 West 30th St
WHEN: Saturday, June 24th 10pm-5am
WHAT: SLUMBR CAMP
WHERE: The Pines Club, Fire Island
WHEN: Saturday June 24th- Sunday, June 25th
WHAT: PRIDE Party at Wu Room
WHERE: Wu Room
WHEN: Saturday June 24th 10pm-4am
WHAT: G House Pride
WHERE: Black Flamingo, 168 Borinquen Pl, Brooklyn
WHEN: Saturday, June 24 10pm-4am
RSVP: Tickets Here
WHAT: Peechy Keen Pool Klub Pride Edition
EXPECT: Pride, peaches, and pools!
WHERE: Hotel Americano, 518 W 27th St
WHEN: Saturday, June 24 1pm-7pm
RSVP: Here
WHAT: Pride at the Wythe
EXPECT: Continuing the Wythe Hotel's week long pride celebration with DJ Aquaria and Hannah Lou.
WHERE: Wythe Hotel, 80 Wythe Ave
WHEN: Saturday, June 24 7pm-9pm
RSVP: Here
WHAT: VIP ROOFTOP PARTY
EXPECT: The most exclusive rooftop venue overlooking NYC hosts the seventh anniversary of the VIP Rooftop Party with specialty cocktails by Milagro Tequila.
WHERE: Hudson Terrace
WHEN: Saturday, June 24th 2pm-10pm
RSVP: Here
WHAT: Teaze
EXPECT: Teaze's NYC Pride event is exclusively for women and are shaking things up with a new rooftop location, celebrity performances, and more. An all-star DJ line-up including DJ Taryn Manning (Star of Orange is the New Black) and Tatiana. Reyka
WHERE: The DL, 95 Delancey St
WHEN: Saturday, June 24th 4pm-10pm
RSVP: Here
WHAT: Buzzfeed Presents: Glitter Bomb
EXPECT: The annual Buzzfeed pride party presents Glitter Bomb. The party will live up to its name with lots of snacks, dancing, rainbows, glitter, and even more surprises!
WHERE: Villain, 307 Kent Ave, Brooklyn
WHEN: Saturday, June 24th
Sunday, June 25
WHAT: Truth or Dare: A Madonna Party
EXPECT: Madonna everything including the wide range of music she's influenced.
WHERE: Top of the Standard, 848 Washington St
WHEN: Sunday 3pm-9pm
RSVP: Here
GAYLETTER PRIDE AFTER PARTY
WHAT: Sunday's post-parade spot will see the media team from GAYLETTER down in PUBLIC Arts.
EXPECT: Raging music by Joey Quiñones and Chrissy will be accompanied by an array of unforgettable hosts.
WHERE: Public Hotels, 215 Chrystie St
WHEN: Sunday, June 25 11pm-late
RSVP: Here
WHAT: Femme Fatale
EXPECT: The official women's rooftop party with three incredible DJs: Nikki Lions, Mary Mac, and Tatiana. Milagro Tequila will be served in specialty cocktails.
WHERE: Hudson Terrace
WHEN: Sunday, June 25th 4pm-10pm
RSVP: Here
WHAT: Overthrow
EXPECT: 13 Reason's Why star Tommy Dorfman and designer Timo Weiland will be hosting the event with music by The Trainers and drinks by Babe Rosé. All donations go to LGBT Center.
WHERE:9 Bleecker St
WHEN: Sunday, June 25th 7pm-9pm