2026 National Dominican Day Parade in Midtown Manhattan

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…

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Jamaican flags, dancing paradegoers and a feathered carnival participant at the Jamaica Rising Day Parade in Brooklyn.

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…

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NYC Pride March 2026 in Manhattan with marchers and spectators filling the street

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…

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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…

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NYC Dyke March Washington Square Park: Post-March Fountain Gathering 2026

NYC Dyke March Washington Square Park became the center of the post-march gathering on Saturday, June 27, 2026, as marchers poured into the fountain area for dancing, flags, water spray, kissing and a packed celebration after the 34th Annual NYC Dyke March. The first part of the day belonged to Fifth Avenue: handmade signs, drumlines,…

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NYC Dyke March 2026 Carries Protest, Drums, and Anti-ICE Message Through Manhattan

NEW YORK CITY — The 34th Annual NYC Dyke March moved through Manhattan on Saturday, June 27, 2026, with wet streets, handmade signs, drumlines, Pride flags, and a lead banner that made the message clear: “HOT DYKES MELT ICE!” The march stepped off from Bryant Park at 5 p.m. and traveled down Fifth Avenue toward…

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Fire performer @kingtitanyc breathes fire outside Nathan’s Famous during the 44th Annual Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade Turns Surf Avenue Into a One of a Kind Sea of Spectacle

The 44th Annual Mermaid Parade turned Coney Island into a moving street theater of mermaids, sea creatures, floats, fire, bubbles, music, and handmade spectacle on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Produced by Coney Island USA, the parade once again filled Surf Avenue with the mix of pageantry, humor, local pride, and public art that has made…

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New Queens Pride Parade collage showing a drag performer, Cheer New York stunt with a Progress Pride flag, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Jackson Heights, Queens.

New Queens Pride Parade 2026 Fills Jackson Heights With Pride

Here’s the full updated version with the Patreon box added near the end. Replace `YOUR-PATREON-LINK-HERE` with your Patreon link. “`html New Queens Pride Parade Fills Jackson Heights With Celebration, Visibility and Community By Richard Scalzo / A Fixed Moment JACKSON HEIGHTS, N.Y. — Rainbow flags filled the streets of Jackson Heights on Sunday as thousands…

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