10 Blocks of Pride

This year, in honor of the Parade’s 10th anniversary, we’re taking a vibrant “throwback through time,” celebrating the past, present, and future of culture, creativity, and inclusion. With themes ranging from "Commemorate" to "Future-Forward Tech," each block brings its own era, energy, and engagement.   

Block Themes:

1. Block 1 (E 26th - 25th): Celebrate

2. Block 2 (E 25th - 24th): Educate

3. Block 3 (E 24th - 23rd): Commemorate

4. Block 4 (E 23rd - 22nd): Protest, Power, and People’s Movements (1960s)

5. Block 5 (E 22nd - 21st): Glitter, Games, and Groove (1970s)

6. Block 6 (E 21st - 19th): Punk, Paint, and Possibility (1980s)

7. Block 7 (E 19th - 18th): Streets, Sports, and Spoken Word (1990s)

8. Block 8 (E 18th - 17th): Global Fusion and Firsts (2000s)

9. Block 9 (E 17th - 16th): Future Forward -> Tech, Tactile, and Time Capsules (2010s–Beyond)

10. Block 10 (Union Square Park/ E 16th): Advocate