Although the party is Lesbian centric-Whitney always brings good vibes and a welcoming atmosphere for all. This years special guest performer is none other than RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Thorgy Thor. The DJs will be spinning a mix of disco, house, hip hop and RnB to a crowded *fully vaccinated* dance floor. This year it'll be thrown in a HUGE outdoor venue in Williamsburg with plenty of room for exclusive VIP cabanas, go go dancers, room to dance and performances galore. The bi-coastal queen of pride Whitney Day returns to NYC to throw her annual Pride bash.
Paired with: Guava Squad-Double Dry Hopped IPA - a tropical, bright IPA full of fruity flavor This years Pride event features two local DJs Mike Swells and Justin Cudmore both are insanely talented selectors and are sure to keep the Pride vibes glowing. A musical VOYAGE is a more accurate description than a party because you'll get lost in the music. Nightlife event producer, DJ and music producer Peter Napoli has been consistently throwing some of the best queer underground house and techno parties in the city. Pair with: So-Lo Full bodied IPA when you want to keep it light but exciting Alongside Detroit legend DJ Minx and London born-NYC based DJ Artwork this is one unforgettable lineup for House and Disco lovers. They'll be bringing the disco shimmer this Pride weekend to huge outdoor space Knockdown Center for a daytime KiKi. So their response to activist pressure is to take the low road by preventing their fellow community members from celebrating their identities and honoring the shared legacy of the Stonewall Riots,” said GOAL President Brian Downey.Paired with: SPF - a passionfruit and pineapple fruity aleīeloved London based DJ group Horse Meat Disco have been shaking up underground dance floors for over 15 years.
“Heritage of Pride is well aware that the city would not allow a large scale event to occur without police presence. GOAL, which represents LGBTQ officers and members of the NYPD, called the decision to "placate some of the activists in our community is shameful."
The Gay Officers Action League was the first to react to the decision by Heritage of Pride, reacting late Friday before the official announcement came out. "The sense of safety that law enforcement is meant to provide can instead be threatening, and at times dangerous, to those in our community who are most often targeted with excessive force and/or without reason." "NYC Pride seeks to create safer spaces for the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities at a time when violence against marginalized groups, specifically BIPOC and trans communities, has continued to escalate," the statement from Heritage of Pride said Saturday.
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The group plans to fund the use of private security for emergency response and volunteers trained in de-escalation. Instead, the NYPD will "provide first response and security only when absolutely necessary as mandated by city officials" and officers will be kept one block away from the march and other events whenever possible, organizers said. The decision to bar such groups from participation comes as Heritage of Pride makes efforts to greatly reduce the overall number of police and participating law enforcement from its events - that includes the use of the NYPD that has previously partnered with the organization to provide security. Organizers say that decision will be reviewed by leadership to determine the policy's future. Heritage of Pride, which organizes the annual march and events, announced the immediate suspension of law-enforcement affiliated groups from participating in NYC Pride events through at least 2025. Groups representing LGBTQIA+ members of law enforcement will be banned from participating in NYC Pride events, including the annual march held each June, organizers announced Saturday.