NYC Gay Pride Parade 2016 — Pics
The NYC Pride Parade is arguably the most famous in the United States. Every year, thousands of LGBTQ+ participants and their straight allies pour into the streets of Manhattan to let their voices be heard. It’s a fun and memorable event, where marchers dress up in their most dramatic makeup and hair looks, wave rainbow flags, and let onlookers know that they’re proud to be there.
The 2016 NYC Pride Parade had a little bit of a different tone than past years. It was held on June 26, 2016 — just two weeks after the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Omar Mateen murdered 49 people and injured 53 more during the massacre at the LGBT venue. Pride is also a protest, and this year, the victims of the Pulse massacre were remembered fiercely. Gays Against Guns led the charge during the event, and some protesters even waved “Love Trumps Hate” banners — a call out to Donald Trump. To see photos from the 2016 NYC Pride Parade, scroll through this gallery.
Bill de Blasio & Cynthia Nixon Celebrate Pride
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio marches in the Pride Parade alongside ‘SATC’ actress Cynthia Nixon. De Blasio is waving the rainbow flag high.
Senator Chuck Schumer Leads the Way
Senator Chuck Schumer uses his segment of the parade route to implore his consituents to come meet him, for some reason. He’s got a bullhorn with him!
Protesters Represent Great Britain
British protesters made cute tees and signs that said “Love Is Great,” decorated with the British flag. Get it?
Gays Against Guns March Together
The NYC Pride Parade comes just days after the massacre at LGBT nightclub Pulse in Orlando. The group Gays Against Guns rallied in NYC in the victims’ memories.
Protesters Remember Pulse Victims
Protesters carry a banner that says “We Are Orlando” in honor of the victims of the shooting at Pulse nightclub. In the massacre, 49 people were killed and 53 wounded by one gunman.
Protesters Fight Against Donald Trump
Many participants in the 2016 NYC Pride Parade carried signs that said “Love Trumps Hate.” The parade occurred just months before the 2016 presidential election.
Pride Participants Rock Bows & Dramatic Makeup
These two beauties celebrated Pride 2016 by rocking dramatic makeup and wearing oversized hairbows. Yes, those are My Little Pony bows.
Al Sharpton, Bill de Blasio & Cynthia Nixon March For Gay Rights
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio was joined by his wife, Chirlane McCray, actress Cynthia Nixon, and the Reverend Al Sharpton at the Pride Parade. All ad rainbow flags to happily wave.
