Pride Parade Kicks Off LGBT History Month | Queens Weekend Events

QUEENS, NY – Pride is marching through Jackson Heights, runners are winding along Long island City's waterfront and volunteers are gathering to clean up a borough park.

There's a lot going on in Queens this weekend. Find out about some of the offerings here:

LIC Post Waterfront 5k
Neighborhood: Long Island City
What: The third annual run and walk along the beautiful Long Island City waterfront will benefit the Hunters Point Parks Conservancy.
Where: Hunter's Point South Park
When: 8:30-12 p.m. Saturday

It’s My Park Volunteer Clean Up
Neighborhood: Corona
What: Cleaning up William F Moore Park with the Queens Borough President’s Office
Where: William F Moore Park
When: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Queens Pride Parade

Neighborhood: Jackson Heights

What: Queens has held its own LGBTQ Pride Parade since 1993. Prepare for the bigger citywide parade later this month with a more local (and accessible) parade right in your own backyard.

Where: 37-6 89th St
When: 12-6 p.m. Sunday

Drag Queen Story Hour
Neighborhood: Flushing
What: Drag Queens are coming to the Queens Botanical Garden to tell happy stories about their childhood years, make some fun crafts, and teach children about their lives.
Where: Queens Botanical Garden
When: 12-6 p.m. Sunday

Queens Botanical Garden Rainbow Walk
Neighborhood: Flushing
What: If parade crowds aren’t your thing, go for a relaxing rainbow walk at the Queens Botanical Garden in honor of pride. A tour guide will tell you about the rainbow plants they have on display in honor of LGBT History Month.
Where: Queens Botanical Garden
When: Saturday or Sunday, 1-2 p.m.

Queens Craft Brigade
Neighborhood: Astoria
What: Want a momento to remember your prideful weekend in Queens? Support local artists by buying a flea market treasure through the Queens Craft Brigade.
Where: Rocco Morretto Post, 31-35 41st St
When: Sunday 12 PM - 5 p.m.

NYC Special Olympics Queens Torch Run
Neighborhood: Jamaica
What: Law enforcement will carry a lit “torch of hope” along a 5k route leading to the opening of the local special olympics. It is a citywide event, and this portion of run is just the Queens leg of it. Cheer them on or sponsor a local runner on their website.
Where: Queens High School for Teaching, 74-20 Commonwealth Blvd, Queens NY
When: Sunday 8 a.m.

Free Kayaking Season Kickoff
Neighborhood: Long Island City
What: Paddle through the East River and take in some of the best city views from the water for free.
Where: Anable Basin and Hallets Cove, LIC Boathouse
When: 10:15 a.m. or 4 p.m. Sunday

Family Day With Council Member Rory Lancman
Neighborhood: Utopia
What: Bring your kids to meet with your local council member.
Where: Utopia Playground
When: Sunday 1-4 p.m.

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