NYC Pride will go on as scheduled in 2021, but with some changes to adhere to CDC guidelines. Related: LGBTQ Flags and Their Meanings Is NYC Pride canceled?
No! Pride 2021 will go on in full force, though some events will be virtual instead of in-person due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The term “pride” is a deliberate one, as it directly counters the feelings of shame and guilt, as well as the stigma that is often slapped onto LGBTQIA+-identifying people. LGBTQIA+ Pride is meant to celebrate the dignity and joy in the representation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, non-binary, non-conforming and pansexual persons, as well as anyone else who doesn’t necessarily fit into cisgender and heteronormative boxes. Pride is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ identity and the freedom, beauty and wonder that comes from simply loving who you want to love, no matter how you express your gender.
