New Queens Pride Parade & Festival 2026

About New Queens Pride Parade & Festival 2026

The New Queens Pride Parade & Festival 2026 marches through Jackson Heights on Sunday, June 7, bringing one of the most diverse Pride celebrations in the country to the borough that does diversity best. Now in its 34th year and produced by the New York LGBT Network, this beloved event rolls down 37th Avenue with a parade and multicultural festival that reflect the dozens of cultures and languages packed into one of Queens' most vibrant neighborhoods. The parade brings floats, marching groups, drag performers, and community organizations down 37th Avenue, followed by a street festival of food, music, vendors, and family-friendly fun that celebrates the neighborhood's rich Latin American, South Asian, and LGBTQ+ communities side by side. As one of the earliest big Pride events on the June calendar, it has a warm, neighborly feel that sets it apart from the giant Manhattan crowds, and it doubles as a kickoff to the whole NYC Pride 2026 season. A few local tips. Jackson Heights is a quick ride on the 7 train to 82nd Street-Jackson Heights or the E, F, M, and R to Roosevelt Avenue, and skipping the car is the move on parade day. The parade and festival are free and open to all ages, so bring the family and an appetite, because the surrounding blocks are home to some of the best and most affordable food in the city. Come hungry, bring cash, and wear comfortable shoes for a day of walking. For a Pride that captures the true mosaic of New York, the New Queens Pride Parade is unmatched.