The Diversity & Inclusion Department invites Equity members to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month by participating in virtual events presented by organizations both regionally and nationwide.
Pride Month honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. Today, celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride is more important than ever. While great strides have been made in the securing of LGBTQIA+ human rights, anti-LGBTQIA+ violence and discrimination continue to be dangerous and pervasive, particularly in Black Queer and Trans communities as well as internationally.
Traditionally, Equity participates in Pride Marches in person in NYC, LA, and Chicago. This year, as we continue to emerge from the pandemic, we encourage members to maintain COVID safety guidelines for in person events and refrain from gathering in large crowds. While this list of virtual events is by no means comprehensive, it contains events from across the country that Equity members can experience at home.
Happy Pride!
Sunday, June 20
9:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM CT | 7:00 PM MT | 6:00 PM PT
Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS Presents “Broadway Bares: Twerk From Home”
From the front porch to the kitchen, the bedroom to the backyard, Broadway Bares: Twerk from Home will have the whole house swooning from all-new, highly produced virtual performances. The free and frisky stream, which for the second year replaces the in-person event because of the pandemic, is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Thursday, June 24
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT
Playbill presents: Glimmer of Light
A concert created by The Neon Coven and presented by Cadillac Benefitting Born This Way Foundation, Created by The Neon Coven & Presented by Cadillac
Friday, June 25
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM ET | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM CT | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM MT | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT
Global Black Pride
GBP the first and only global Pride event that brings together Black LGBTQI communities across all continents to celebrate their cultures and diversities.
Friday, June 25
6:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM CT | 4:00 PM MT | 3:00 PM PT
NYC Pride Presents: The Rally
Join community activists, organizers, artists and more for a historic virtual RALLY on Friday, June 25, from 6PM on NYC Pride's Facebook and YouTube! Hosted by Hope Giselle and Brandon Wolf along with activists from across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum RALLY together to take a stand against violence against the LGBTQIA+ community.
Saturday, June 26
3:00 PM ET | 2:00 PM CT | 1:00 PM MT | 12:00 PM PT
NYC Pride Presents: Youth Pride
NYC Pride and LGBTQIA+ programs across the country unite to present a nationwide digital presentation of Youth Pride. NYC Pride is excited to bring back Youth Pride, a celebration of and for LGBTQIA+ and ally teens, as a virtual gathering in 2021. For this year’s experience, NYC Pride has partnered with youth-focused LGBT centers, organizations, and programs nationwide to present the iconic annual Youth Pride virtual event.
Saturday, June 26
8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM MT | 5:00 PM PT
Playbill and NYC Pride present: Progress of Pride Spectacular
The Progress of Pride Spectacular is Playbill’s 2021 Virtual Spectacular that reflects upon and celebrates the history of Pride, while acknowledging the continued fight for Education, Equality, Equity, Visibility, and Diversity within the LGBTQIA+ Community. The Progress of Pride Spectacular will be hosted by Lea DeLaria and include performances by DeLaria with Helen Sung on piano and Dylan Shamat on bass, as well special appearances by BD Wong, L Morgan Lee, and Alex Newell.
Sunday, June 27
12:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT
NYC Pride presents: The March
The first March was held in 1970 and has since become an annual civil rights demonstration. Over the years, its purpose has broadened to include recognition of the fight against AIDS and to remember those we have lost to illness, violence and neglect. Join NYC Pride for the broadcast special, virtual experience, and pop ups.
Sunday, June 27
3:00 PM ET | 2:00 PM CT | 1:00 PM MT | 12:00 N PT
Reclaim Pride Coalition presents: Queer Liberation March
Reclaim Pride is a coalition of organizations and individuals fighting to reclaim the legacy of Stonewall in NYC. Their annual people’s protest march works to reclaim the spirit and meaning of Pride to better represent the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Live march to livestream on their Facebook page.
Sunday, June 27
6:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM CT | 4:00 PM MT | 3:00 PM PT
NYC Pride presents: Pride Island
NYC Pride introduces the legendary Pride Island experience in a hybrid format so you can Dance Through the Decades, celebrating 35 years of dancing openly with the ones you love in whatever way feels comfortable to you. Pride Island is the central programming hub for the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate Pride at NYC Pride’s Flagship venue, your favorite gathering spot in town, or the comfort of your own home.
