The New York City Pride Parade is happening June 27th.
New York City Pride Parade organizers have banned the participation of the NYPD through 2025. CNN reports that the organizers cite the need to create a safe space for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC groups.
Heritage of Pride released a statement saying:
“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 is unwilling to contribute in any way to creating an atmosphere of fear or harm for members of the community.”
Event organizers will use private security for safety.
The NYPD said they will still be in attendance to keep order and assist in traffic safety. NYPD’s first response team will be used only when necessary.