However, 'NYPD will provide first response and security only when absolutely necessary as mandated by city officials,' organizers said. That included both participation by gay police officers, as well as the security detail that traditionally oversees event gatherings. The NYC Pride March broadcast special returned on ABC-7 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm ET on Sunday, Jas well on and related TV apps.įollowing the broadcast, interviews with groups and organizations were streamed live on NYC Pride's Facebook page as well as YouTube beginning at 3:00pm ET.Įvent organizers made national headlines in May when they announced that members of the New York Police Department would no longer be welcome at gay pride events.

Live elements on Sunday included the annual PrideFest street fair, with a reduced footprint on 4th Avenue between 9th and 13th Streets in Greenwich Village. While no formal announcements have been made as yet, in 2022 look forward to another celebration of gay pride this June in New York City with the complete schedule promised in the months ahead. Over the past couple of years the NYC Gay Pride fest has been carefully following health prototocols, with a mix of virtual events and smaller crowd gatherings.