Union Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 27, 2020
1. Pride March Marker
To honor the 50th anniversary of this march for human rights, weve replaced our signs in parks near the various routes with pride flag versions.
Erected 2020 by NYC Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 40° 44.125′ N, 73° 59.466′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in Union Square. It was on Union Square West north of East 14th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Union Square Park, New York NY 10003, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in New York City. It was also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: New York City Garment Workers (a few steps from this marker); Mohandas K. Gandhi (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Square Park (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Square History (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence Flagstaff (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lafayette (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Other markers no longer nearby. George Washington Statue (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named George Washington Statue (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March. An anniversary version of the
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 1, 2020
2. Pride March Marker
Near the south end of Union Square Park.
Also see . . .
1. NYC Pride March. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on July 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. "Thousands of Homosexuals Hold A Protest Rally in Central Park". New York Times coverage (Submitted on July 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ, 🏳️🌈
Photographed by NBC News, unknown
3. Craig Rodwell, one of the organizers
Photographed by NBC News, 1970
4. The parade move uptown.
Photographed by NBC News, 1970
5. The gathering in Central Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
