NYC Heritage of Pride March Photos & Thank You!

Thank you to the more than forty people who joined SDNYC at the NYC Heritage of Pride March and to the amazing spectators for cheering us on as we danced/marched our way down 5th Ave. and into the West Village!

SDNYC is proud to march in the parade and to honor the real reason for the day - remembering those who fought for our right to march openly and committing to continue to fight for full equality for the entire LGBT community!

Check out the gallery to see more of SDNYC's photos!

Here Is Your 2014 Pride Calendar!

June 2014 is already a precedent setting pride.  Bill de Blasio became the first standing mayor of New York City to march the Queens Pride this past Sunday, June 1st.  

Pride Month is far from over though and there are ongoing activities in every borough throughout June and into July.  Stonewall Democrats will be at each event and encourage your attendance.

  • June 25th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Queens Borough Hall LGBT Pride Celebration honoring Vice President of SDNYC, Rose Christ! (click link for information about the other lgbt advocates that will be honored at this event)
  • June 26th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Mayor de Blasio's LGBT Pride BBQ at Gracie Mansion 

We'll be adding details as they become available!  Happy Pride!

Stonewall Democrats at Queens Pride

The New York Times agrees with Stonewall Democrats: Espaillat best for NY-13.

This morning, Adriano Espaillat was endorsed by the New York Times! Last month, Stonewall members voted overwhelmingly to support the Senator in his race to win NY's 13th Congressional district seat. You can read the full endorsement here: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/19/opinion/espaillat-for-congress.html?ref=opinion.

With Election Day only five days away, it's time for Stonewall Members to come out to support Adriano Espaillat. Our members are needed every day from now until Tuesday. And this Saturday at noon, join us for a rally and march at the intersection of 135th street and Broadway.

If you want to volunteer over the next five days, please call our Vice President Richard at 347-334-1600, or e-mail r-allman@pacbell.net.

Volunteer Schedule:

Friday
Subway/Hi Traffic Viz: 7am-10am, 4pm-8pm
Phone Banking: 10am-9pm
Door Knocking: 5pm-9pm

Saturday
Subway/Hi Traffic Viz: 10am-4pm, 4pm-8pm
Phone Banking: 10am-9pm
Rally and March: starts at 12 Noon @ Broadway/135
Door Knocking: 2pm-6pm

Sunday 
Subway/Hi Traffic Viz: 10am-4pm, 4pm-8pm
Phone Banking: 10am-9pm
Door Knocking: 2pm-6pm

Monday 
Subway/Hi Traffic Viz: 7am-10am, 4pm-8pm
Phone Banking: 10am-9pm
Door Knocking: 5pm-9pm

Tuesday--Election Day 
Subway/Hi Traffic Viz: 7am-10am, 4pm-9pm
Phone Banking: 10am-9pm
Door Knocking: 2pm-9pm
Poll Site Coverage: 6am-9pm            

Join SDNYC Saturday at the 2014 Brooklyn Pride Parade!

The Brooklyn Pride parade is this Saturday, June 14.  The Brooklyn Parade is a  stroll through Mayor de Blasio's Park Slope neighborhood with a warm, welcoming crowd, sort of like a large line dance through a giant block party!  Start early by exploring the street festival with tons of food, beer gardens and stage entertainment.  Then stay for the fun and join Stonewall Democrats for the parade on Fifth Avenue!  The parade lineup is along Fifth Avenue between Lincoln and Sterling Places (see the map herewith).  We'll meet up around 7:00 p.m.; just find the Stonewall Democrats banner and join us! 

Saturday, June 14
Park Slope, NY

  • Multicultural Festival-- 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 5th Avenue from Third to Ninth Streets
  • Twilight Pride Parade-- 7:30 p.m. Start, 5th Avenue from Lincoln Place to Ninth Street

Grand Marshals--

  • Mayor Bill de Blasio
  • Public Advocate Letitia James
  • Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams
  • City Councilman Carlos Menchaca
  • Gay Men of African Descent

For information about other 2014 Pride events go to SDNYC.org/pride !