BECOME A PART OF THE BIGGEST PRIDE CELEBRATION IN THE WORLD!
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.
The March is a celebration of our lives and our community. In 2014, we were joined by over 325 unique marching contingents, representing a vast array of non-profits, community organizations, corporate sponsors, small businesses, political candidates and activists! With over 55 floats making the trek down Fifth Avenue, last year's March was one of the largest and most exciting in history.
Grand Marshals
SIR DEREK JACOBI is one of the most celebrated actors from the UK, having won numerous awards—including Tonys, Oliviers, Emmys, and BAFTAs—for his work in theatre, film, and television. Currently starring alongside Ian McKellen in Vicious, a PBS sitcom about two bickering old partners in London, Derek is an openly gay actor who has been with his partner, Richard Clifford, for 38 years. His extensive list of acting credits includes Last Tango to Halifax, Grace of Monaco, The King’s Speech, The Golden Compass, Gladiator, Gosford Park, Doctor Who, Frasier, The Borgias, and he has starred in some of Shakespeare’s most iconic roles on stage including Hamlet, King Lear, and Macbeth.
SIR IAN MCKELLEN is an international acting star with more than 50 acting awards and hundreds of roles under his belt. He is particularly well loved for his roles as Magneto in the X-Men films and Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films. Ian is starring alongside Derek Jacobi in PBS’s Vicious as a gay character, which he also did in 1993’s And The Band Played On, a film about the origin of the AIDS crisis. Ian came out in 1988 and helped found Stonewall UK. Ian has extensive stage experience and recently delighted New York audiences alongside Stewart in Waiting for Godot and No Man’s Land.
KASHA JACQUELINE NABAGESERA is the founder and Executive Director of the LGBT rights organization Freedom & Roam Uganda (FARUG). Since 1999, she has been one of the foremost leaders of the LGBT movement in Uganda, where homosexuality is illegal. She helped open Uganda’s first bar for LGBT people and in 2014 she helped organize the very first Pride Festival in Uganda. A frequent speaker at international human rights conferences, Kasha has been recognized numerous times for her pioneering approach to stopping homophobia in her home country and worldwide.
J. CHRISTOPHER NEAL is originally from Detroit and now lives in Brooklyn. Chris is a visual artist, educator, and the founder of the upstart organization FluidBiDesign, committed to the psychological, physical, and emotional health and well being of all men, but specifically men of African descent who conceive of their identities—inclusive of their sexuality but not limited to—as “fluid.” Its central focus is in promoting open dialogue, awareness, compassion, acceptance, increased knowledge, and understanding.
Judges & Announcers
Judges and announcers will be decided in April of 2015. If you have an interest in being a judge or announcer for 2015, please email march@nycpride.org.
Announcer Locations:
36th St. and Fifth Ave.
25th St. and Fifth Ave.
8th Street and Fifth Ave.
Christopher and Bleecker streets
Judging Categories:
Best Use of NYC Pride theme
Best Float
Best Performance
Best Representation of LGBT Community
Best Dressed
Most Original
Best Use of Rainbow Colors
Awards will be announced at our annual Volunteer Party. The date of the annual Volunteer Party for 2015 has not been set. Stay tuned for further details.
Registrant Policies
NYC Pride seeks to provide a safe space and ensure equitable participation in the March for all registered groups. Prior to registration, you should familiarize yourself with the 2015 March Rules and our March Participation Frequently Asked Questions. You will be responsbile for ensuring all your group members follow these rules and guidelines. If you have questions or would like additional information, please email us at march-help@nycpride.org.
Guaranteed Parking
We have partnered with Parking Panda, the nationwide leader in online parking reservations, to allow visitors to purchase guaranteed parking near NYC Pride events. View real-time availability and pricing at many locations within easy walking distance to the festivities.
Once purchased, parking is 100% guaranteed even if the location otherwise fills up. Simply present your purchase confirmation at the selected location, and this serves as your payment with no additional payments or fees ever. Parking availability is very limited, so it is strongly recommended that you purchase your parking in advance, if driving.
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