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Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March

By Larry Gertner, October 31, 2020

1. Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

To honor the 50th anniversary of this march for human rights, we’ve replaced our signs in parks near the various routes with pride flag versions.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 40° 44.485′ N, 73° 59.34′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. Marker is at the intersection of East 23rd Street and Broadway, on the right when traveling west on East 23rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Madison Square Park, New York NY 10010, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William H. Seward (a few steps from this marker); New York Fire Department – City of New York (within shouting distance of this marker); Star of Hope (within shouting distance of this marker); Fifth Avenue Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Flatiron Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 200 Fifth Avenue Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Eternal Light Flagstaff

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March marker site image. Click for full size.

By Larry Gertner, October 31, 2020

2. Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March marker site

East 23rd Street and Broadway entrance.

(within shouting distance of this marker); To Our Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New York.

Regarding Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March. An anniversary version of the usual rules and regulations marker at Madison Square Park.

Also see . . . NYC Parks Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Pride March with Celebratory Signage. Gotham To Go entry (Submitted on November 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ, 🏳️‍🌈

The First New York City Pride March image. Click for full size.

By Pinterest, 1970

3. The First New York City Pride March

Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.