6SQFT: Your guide to Pride in NYC: Parades, parties, and more

The New York City AIDS Memorial has revealed its schedule of Pride events for June. The memorial, which holds deep historical significance for the LGBTQIA+ community, is a notable stop on the NYC Pride March and an important site for remembrance and dialogue.

This year’s programming arrives amid renewed calls for LGBTQIA+ activism and advocacy as legislative and governmental challenges to LGBTQIA+ rights continue nationwide. The memorial will also celebrate its 10th anniversary in December. Events will take place at the Memorial at St. Vincent’s Triangle in the West Village.

On June 20, the Memorial will unveil “Eternal Flame for Scott Burton” by Oscar Tuazon, a new public art commission that will serve as the centerpiece of the memorial’s 10th anniversary programming. The artwork honors artist Scott Burton, an acclaimed sculptor who died from AIDS-related complications in 1989.

Following the unveiling, the memorial will host an open house featuring live music and performances. A floral installation by “Legends of Drag” creators Devin Antheus and Harry James Hanson will anchor the space, inspired by Gilbert Baker’s original 1978 Pride flag. Featured performers include drag icons Barbara Herr, Egyptt LaBeija, and Simone, along with a lineup of DJs.