Celebrate Pride in Flatiron & NoMad
Jun 7, 2023
Happy Pride! June is Pride Month, a celebration of the civil rights of the LGBTQ+ community and commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. On Sunday, June 25th the NYC Pride March will kick off at 12 pm at 26th Street and Fifth Avenue.
Several neighborhood businesses are offering promotions in support and celebration of Pride. We’ve rounded up celebratory treats, drinks, retail offerings, and experiences.
Festive Treats & Drinks
Baked by Melissa, 111 East 23rd Street, (212) 842-0220, @bakedbymelissa
Pick up a Pride Cupcake Pack featuring six handcrafted, colorful, bite-size flavors. 10% of net proceeds from the sales of Pride desserts will be donated to The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in NYC.
ilili, 236 Fifth Avenue, (212) 683-2929, @ililirestaurants
Lebanese restaurant ilili has created an exclusive cocktail in honor of Pride called Euphoria made with butterfly-pea infused vodka, pink grapefruit liqueur, and coconut. Available only on Sunday, June 25th at ilili’s Pride Brunch 60s Pool Party from 11 am – 3 pm. Buy your tickets.
Koloman, 16 West 29th Street, (212) 790-8970,@kolomannyc
French-Viennese restaurant Koloman is offering four specialty cocktails in celebration of Pride including, All Hail the Queens, Island Time, Marylin, and Josephine’s Kiss.
Shake Shack, 23rd Street and Madison Avenue, (212) 889-6600, @shakeshack
Shake Shack is teaming up with PFLAG National for Pride month. Customize any shake (or frozen custard!) by adding sprinkles for 50¢ and all sprinkle proceeds will directly support PFLAG National.
The Smith, 1150 Broadway, (212) 685-4500, @thesmithrestaurant
Celebrate Pride at The Smith with a special cocktail: Pool Party Slushie made with gin, aperol, grapefruit, lemon, and prosecco. All proceeds will be donated to The Trevor Project.
Retail
Abracadabra, 19 West 21st Street, (212) 627-5194, @abracadabranyc
For all your Pride looks, stop by the famous costume and magic shop for makeup, wigs, accessories, and apparel.
MAISON 10, 4 West 29th Street, (646) 590-1291, @maisonten
The concept boutique highlights 10 hand-selected products from talented designers across 10 categories from beauty to art for 10 weeks.
Rizzoli Bookstore, 1133 Broadway, (212) 759-2424, @rizzolibookstore
Explore Rizzoli’s curated Pride window featuring LGBTQ+ authors for your next read.
Experiences
Broken Shaker, 23 Lexington Avenue, (212) 475-1920, @brokenshaker
The rooftop Broken Shaker at the Freehand Hotel is having Drag Bingo on Friday, June 16th from 7 – 9 pm. All proceeds will be donated to the GLAAD Organization. Additionally, join Broken Shaker for a Pride Weekend Kick-Off Party on Thursday, June 22nd from 7 pm – 1 am.
Fotografiska, 281 Park Ave South, (212) 433-3686, @fotografiska.newyork
The renowned photography museum will be hosting a variety of events to celebrate Pride throughout the month of June. Check out the full event lineup.
John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen, 253 5th Ave, (646) 882-4007, @johndoenyc
Celebrate Pride 2023 with John Doe NYC on Sunday, June 25th. Enjoy drag shows, drinks, and food.
Museum of Sex, 233 Fifth Avenue, (212) 689-6337, @museumofsex
Discover the evolution of sexuality at this museum and check out their lobby gift shop. Get your tickets.
The New York EDITION, 5 Madison Ave, (212) 413-4200, @editionnewyork
Learn how the EDITION Brand and their sister properties are activating around the globe to celebrate Pride.
Oscar Wilde NYC, 45 West 27th Street, (212) 213-3066, @oscarwildenyc
Every Saturday & Sunday of Pride Month, celebrate with a Drag Brunch at Oscar Wilde NYC. Enjoy amazing performances, a prix-fixe menu, and Pride-themed cocktails. Tickets are $75 per person. The first show begins at 12 pm followed by a second show at 2:30 pm.
The Ritz-Carlton New York NoMad, 25 West 28th Street, (212) 404-8400, @ritzcarltonnewyorknomad
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad is celebrating Pride with a floral installation crafted by the FLOWERBX featuring over 250 flowers in the hotel entrance.
SPIN New York 23, 48 East 23rd Street, (212) 982-8802, @wearespin
The ping pong social club SPIN is hosting GLITA: a Pride Party on Friday, June 16th from 9 pm to 2 am. Enjoy a night of music, dance, ping pong & games, and a drag performance! Purchase tickets.
Virgin Hotels NYC, 1227 Broadway, (212) 213-0090, @virginhotelsnyc
Virgin Hotels NYC is putting on several events to celebrate Pride such as International Yoga Day with Alo Yoga on Wednesday, June 21st with all proceeds going towards The Trevor Project and Queen Supreme Brunch Cabaret on Sunday, June 25th from 12 – 3 pm at Everdene, among additional festivities.
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