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We are so excited to show up for our LGBTQ+ community again this year at the NYC Pride March. AARP's commitment to the LGBTQ+ community reflects our core belief in the dignity, worth and potential of every individual.
AARP volunteers and staff will participate in the march, which will take place on Sunday, June 29, at the epicenter of the LGBTQ+ movement. We’ve been a part of the parade since 2016.
This year, the theme is “Rise Up: Pride in Protest.”
New York City hosts one of the largest LGBTQ+ Pride Marches worldwide, coinciding with PrideFest. The march and festival each start at 11 a.m. This year’s Pride March begins at noon on June 29 at 25th Street and 5th Avenue, according to Heritage of Pride, the organizers of the event. Marchers head down to Christopher Street past the Stonewall National Monument.
Fifty-six years ago, on June 28, police raided the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village. In the 1960s, it was common for police to raid establishments where the gay community gathered. This time was different; the patrons resisted. Six days of riots ensued, marking the beginning of a movement. A year later, the community took to the streets for the first Pride March.
AARP New York is proud to support the LGBTQ+ community by sponsoring the march. AARP is also a founding sponsor of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center (SNMVC).
Some of us will be riding in special AARP pedicabs along the route.
We’ll also be marking the upcoming Social Security anniversary with some special treats, so feel free to ask us at the event how we are working to ensure Social Security is around for all Americans.
To learn more about LGBTQ+ resources on topics such as news, finance, wellness and community, visit: aarp.org/LGBTQ.
AARP’s LGBTQ+ Community Caregiving Guide offers practical guidance on developing and putting a caregiving plan in place for an LGBTQ loved one or friend.
SAGECents, from the SAGE nonprofit, is a free digital platform with tools to help users build savings and reduce financial stress.
Other Helpful Resources:
- Pride Month 2025: Ways to Celebrate Across the U.S.
- 16 Best LGBTQ+ Movies to Watch for Pride Month
- Resources for LGBTQ+ Adults and Their Caregivers
- Senior Centers Offer Community for LGBTQ+ Older Adults
- Sign the Pledge to Fight for Social Security
- Social Security Calculator
- Social Security for Dummies Book
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