2026 National Dominican Day Parade: Identity and Culture in NYC
Red, white and blue filled Sixth Avenue on Sunday as the 44th Annual National Dominican Day Parade brought thousands of marchers, musicians, dancers, carnival performers and flag-waving spectators into Midtown Manhattan. Held on August 9, 2026, the parade stepped off at 11 a.m. under intense summer sun. The heat was impossible to ignore, but along…
Jamaica Day Parade Brooklyn 2026 Makes Historic NYC Debut
Photo Essay · Brooklyn · August 8, 2026 Jamaica Day Parade Brooklyn 2026 Makes Historic NYC Debut Jamaica Day Parade Brooklyn 2026 brought grand marshals, Jamaican flags, music and dancing to the borough, where spectators eventually crossed the barricades and joined the procession. Jamaica Rising Day Parade Brooklyn, New York City Photos by Richard Scalzo…
Inside the Costumes and Characters of ConnectiCon 2026
By Saturday afternoon, the Connecticut Convention Center had become a constantly shifting collection of anime heroes, comic-book villains, pirates, monsters and original fantasy characters. Swords, horns, wings and handmade props moved through the Connecticut Convention Center hallways as cosplayers stopped for photographs, found friends and slipped into character. ConnectiCon XXIII took place July 16–19 at…
Central Park World Cup Watch Party: Spain Wins
Sports Photography · Manhattan · July 19, 2026 Global Citizen’s sold-out Central Park World Cup watch party brought approximately 50,000 football supporters to the Great Lawn as Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 after extra time. A sold-out crowd watches the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on a large screen at Central Park’s Great Lawn. Photo by…
Gotham FC Makes History at Citi Field With Queens Classic Victory
Photojournalism / Women’s Soccer Gotham FC Queens Classic brought 42,175 spectators to Citi Field as Rose Lavelle scored the winning goal in Gotham FC’s 1–0 victory over the Washington Spirit. The Queens Classic · July 15, 2026 · Citi Field, Queens, New York City · Photos by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment Gotham FC…
House of GOAL Brings Soccer Culture to Industry City in Brooklyn
House of GOAL Brings Soccer Culture to Industry City in Brooklyn House of GOAL brought soccer culture to Industry City in Brooklyn on July 4, turning the holiday afternoon into a full festival built around the world’s game. The event was centered on World Cup watch parties, but it quickly became more than a place…
NYC Pride March 2026 Blends Celebration, Protest and Joy in Manhattan
NYC Pride March 2026 · June 28, 2026 · Manhattan, New York City · Photos by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment The 2026 NYC Pride March moved through Manhattan on June 28 with a huge crowd, a hot summer backdrop and the kind of public joy that makes Pride weekend in New York feel…
Queer Liberation March 2026 Brings Protest to NYC
The 2026 Queer Liberation March moved through Manhattan with a clear message: Pride remains tied to protest, organizing and public resistance. The Queer Liberation March gathered at Union Square before moving through Manhattan on June 28, 2026. Photo by Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment. Organized by the Reclaim Pride Coalition, the 8th Annual Queer…
