NYC Pride will celebrate its 2023 event with five grand marshals: Karine Jean-Pierre, Elisa Crespo, Marti Gould Cummings, DJ Lina, and Trans formative Schools. The annual march, set for June 29, commemorates the LGBTQ+ community's resilience and advocacy. Notably, Jean-Pierre, who gained prominence as the first Black and queer woman to serve as White House press secretary, reflected on her journey, emphasizing a deep personal connection to the event. In contrast, the Queer Liberation March focuses on the movement's origins by excluding corporate and police participation, reinforcing a commitment to community over commodification.
Jean-Pierre, who was honored by the Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City at the club's Defiant awards night in January, said in a written statement that serving as grand marshal is deeply personal and more than an honor it's a homecoming. New York is where I found my voice, where I stepped into the light, and where I first discovered the strength of community as an openly queer person...
Now, at a time when unity is more vital than ever, we march hand in hand, arm in arm not just in resistance, but in remembrance, in celebration, and in unshakable pride. We are here. We rise. We endure.
Cummings, a veteran of the city's queer nightlife and drag scene who has also used their voice as an activist, will serve as grand marshal four years after running for City Council in 2021 as the first out no...
The other main march on Pride Sunday is the Queer Liberation March, which bars corporate or police involvement as part of an effort to return to the roots of Pride.
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