Various estimates say that from over 750 thousand take part in the march. up to a million people. 60 platforms appeared on the route about 5 km long. The procession was colored by balloons, umbrellas and banners in the colors of the rainbow. The motto of this year's parade is the slogan: “rise. Pride in protest”, referring according to the organizers to both the beginnings of movement – riots in Stonewall in 1969 – as well as to current challenges, such as withdrawing in America programs of diversity, equality and integration.
Among the participants of the parade were, among others The candidate for the mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani and the New York prosecutor general Letitia James. The New York Police Commissioner (NYPD) Jessica Tisch joined the organization of the Gay Officers Action League, manifesting opposition to the exclusion of gays-politicians who want to officially participate in the march.
– This parade is more than just the holiday of our LGBTQ+community. It is a symbol of acceptance and an expression that our diversity in this city will always be protected. We will not let any form of hatred stand in the way of this celebration – the mayor Eric Adams announced earlier.
Equality Parade in New York. The number of donors has dropped
Co -chairman of the Parade Kazz Alexander revealed that this year the level of sponsorship dropped by about 750 thousand. hole. “In the last few days we have collected $ 110,000 from 250 unique donors. This shows how much people care about this matter and how strong our unity is” – quotes the organizer of NBC News.
The study of the Gravity Research consulting company shows that 39 percent The corporation limited its commitment to Pride Month (pride month) this year.
NBC News also informs that the organizers of the few largest Pride celebrations in the US have lost from 200 to 350 thousand this year. hole. Each of the funds transferred by corporate sponsors.
“65 percent of our respondents admitted that they are afraid of negative reactions to their commitment in Pride. And when we asked who in their opinion is the main source of this change, the vast majority pointed to the administration of Trump and conservative activists and consumers” – noted the president of Gravity Research, Luke Hartig.
