Safety And Sustainability

NYC Pride announces policies to address Safety and Sustainability at annual events

NYC Pride announces a new set of policies surrounding safety, wellness, accessibility, sustainability and more to reinforce and reassert our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of event goers and the greater community. The policies being announced continue NYC Pride's ongoing efforts to acknowledge and be accountable for public safety measures that have brought irreparable harm to transgender, womxn, black, indigenous and peoples of color that have engaged in NYC Pride events. Beginning in 2021, NYC Pride publicly banned corrections and law enforcement exhibitors from marching in their uniforms and participating in recruitment activities at NYC Pride events until at least 2025. This action was a step in the path of transformative justice affirming our commitment to eliminating violence, harm, and abuse at NYC Pride events.

Continuing on this path requires more transparency for how community members can be safe as we care for ourselves, our communities and our environment. Beginning in 2022, NYC Pride will build on our commitment to safe events that encompass the intersectionalities of safety, wellness, accessibility, and sustainability. Additionally, we are announcing a clear set of policies for maintaining public health standards as the spread of COVID-19 continues. Lastly, we are providing logistical details of our major public events so that spectators and event goers can enjoy NYC Pride safely and stress-free.

Safety

NYC Pride is committed to creating safer spaces for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and BIPOC LGBTQIA+ communities. Many of our community members have been affected by police raids, escalations in violence against marginalized groups, and laws that set to criminalize people from living their truth. Our safety policy seeks to clarify how our community engages with public safety at NYC Pride events.

Wellness