Huntington gay pride parade

By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. The 34th Annual Long Island Pride Parade will kick-off at 12n beginning at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Main Street in Huntington Village. By Peter Gill peter.

Marchers faced protesters who hurled insults, Newsday reported at the time. Join us June 8th in Huntington Village and be part of the most consequential Pride of our lifetime. Updated 57 minutes ago Nor'easter could hit LI Federal workers fired Trendy Bites: Pumpkin pie cannoli.

But I think we need to be out. Now in its 35th year, the parade on Sunday attracted about 5, registered marchers and many thousands more spectators who thronged both sides of Main Street in downtown Huntington. From our first parade in —won through a court battle—to today, Long Island Pride has always stood for visibility, safety, and change.

Join them June 8th in Huntington Village and be part of the most consequential Pride of our lifetime. Most Popular. The parade kicked off with a roar, led by Sirens NYC — a women- and queer-inclusive motorcycle club that, among other things, delivers breast milk and baby supplies on two wheels to mothers in need, according to Alyssa Marko, the club's secretary.

Didn't find what you were looking for? From breaking news to special features and documentaries, the NewsdayTV team is covering the issues that matter to you. We will not be pushed back into closets of shame — we need to stay proud. After coming out, he was bullied to the point of becoming suicidal, he said.

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Also marching was a garrison of "Star Wars" stormtroopers who looked like they could have just walked off the Death Star — except they wore rainbow armbands. Unlike 35 years ago, there were no protesters and the parade received support from more than two dozen official sponsors.

Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories. The Long Island Pride celebration returns. Ryan Cassata, a singer-songwriter originally from Bay Shore who is transgender and was one of the parade's grand marshals, said receiving gender-affirming care saved his life.

Sign up. Sign up for the NewsdayTV newsletter From breaking news to special features and documentaries, the NewsdayTV team is covering the issues that matter to you. From our first parade in —won through a court battle—to today, Long Island Pride has always stood for visibility, safety, and change.

Participants will march down Main Street all the way to the intersection of Main Street and Prime Avenue, where a festival and concert will immediately follow.

Long Island Pride Parade : Thousands are expected to gather to celebrate its 34th year with a parade and festival

When the Long Island Pride Parade began inthe organizers were turned away from Port Jefferson and Northport, then had to sue the Town of Huntington in federal court for a permit. Credit: Elizabeth Sagarin. Latest Videos. This will be our first time attending!!