Flatiron District 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, October 31, 2020
1. Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City 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 by NYC Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1969.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 44.485′ N, 73° 59.34′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in the Flatiron District. It was at the intersection of East 23rd Street and Broadway, on the right when traveling west on East 23rd Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Madison Square Park, New York NY 10010, 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 and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: 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 (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 Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Welcome to Madison Square Park! / Care for Your Park (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 usual rules and regulations marker at Madison Square Park.
Also see . . . NYC Parks Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Pride March with Celebratory Signage.
Photographed 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.
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ, 🏳️🌈
Photographed by Pinterest, 1970
3. The First New York City Pride March
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on April 20, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
