START WITH LOVE: PRIDE IN FLATIRON & NOMAD

Happy Pride! The Flatiron NoMad Partnership proudly presents Start With Love: PRIDE in Flatiron & NoMad, our annual cultural program honoring Pride Month and celebrating our neighborhood’s legacy as the official starting point of the historic NYC Pride March.

Throughout June, we’re spotlighting the joy, creativity, and inclusivity that make Flatiron & NoMad a place where everyone is welcome to gather and celebrate love in all its forms – through vibrant placemaking, the iconic Pride March, and support for our LGBTQIA+ owned businesses across the district.

Some highlights of our activations for Pride include:

• NYC Pride March this Sunday, June 28th at 12 PM with step off at 26th Street & Fifth Avenue
• Afterglow Photo Frame by Charlotte Hailstone Wu in collaboration with AG Art Designs
• Rainbow Way on Broadway Art Installation by Kuki Go and SoMad®
  • Experience the art trail using our digital Rainbow Way on Broadway passport (free, no app required)! Scan the QR code at each Rainbow Stop to uncover LGBTQIA+ stories in Flatiron & NoMad and enter for a chance to win neighborhood rewards.

Learn more about our exciting Pride happenings!

Pride Celebrations in Flatiron & NoMad

Pride Month is here, and Flatiron & NoMad businesses are celebrating with special promotions and events! Explore our guide to discover festive experiences to honor and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community right here in the district.

Featuring:

• Arrive: Sweet 16 + Pride Party
• ART NoMad: Pride March After Party
• BLACKBARN: Drag Brunch

Movers & Shakers: Kuki Go, NYC Tape Artist

In celebration of Pride Month, we recently had the opportunity to interview Kuki Go, New York City-based Tape Artist and creator behind our current Rainbow Way on Broadway installation throughout Flatiron & NoMad.

“In my artistic work, Pride influences the way I think about public space,” says Kuki. “I want my installations to feel inclusive, bold, and accessible. Rainbow Way is not only a colorful artwork. It is a public gesture of visibility and connection. It invites people to walk through color, celebrate identity, and feel part of something shared.”

Support LGBTQIA+ Owned Businesses in the District

Flatiron & NoMad is proud to be home to a vibrant community of LGBTQIA+ owned businesses, from delicious restaurants and unique retailers, to inspiring art galleries and wellness destinations. This Pride Month and beyond, show your support by exploring and shopping local.

Featuring:

• MAISON 10
• Passerine
• SoMad

Where to Watch the World Cup In Flatiron & NoMad

The summer of soccer in Flatiron & NoMad is here! Gather with fellow fans to watch every match at local businesses hosting watch parties, exclusive offerings, and game-day food & drink specials.

Featuring:

• Chica & The Don
• Mamazul
• Martinique New York

Local Businesses: Share Your World Cup Events & Promotions

Flatiron & NoMad businesses, join the excitement! There’s no better time to showcase how you’re celebrating the World Cup.

Whether you’re hosting a watch party or offering special menu items, we want to help spread the word. Submit your event or promotion via our Business Support Portal to be promoted across our digital channels.

Additionally, in partnership with NYC Tourism + Conventions, we will be distributing World Cup storefront decals. If your business is interested in receiving one, please email us.

Visit our World Cup Business Resources Page for more information.

 NEIGHBORHOOD NEED-TO-KNOWS

Quick hits on community info, resources, & happenings

World Cup Truck Delivery Notice: Temporary corridors are in place in Midtown Manhattan for World Cup-related transportation. For local businesses, truck deliveries in Midtown are restricted six hours before each NY/NJ Stadium Match begins until three hours after each match concludes. The truck restrictions are in place on match days only between 30th Street and 60th Street, from East to Hudson rivers. In Flatiron & NoMad, these restrictions impact 30th – 32nd Street. For more information, please visit here.

CB5 Parks Survey: Community Board 5 is looking for your feedback on how our local parks and plazas are used as well as how you feel about these public spaces. Please take a moment to fill out the survey.

Neighborhood Activations:

• NYC Dyke March: Saturday, June 27th, 5 pm – 8 pm, Fifth Avenue from Bryant Park to Washington Square Park
• Street Festival: Saturday, June 27th, 10 am – 7 pm, Sixth Avenue from 23rd to 34th Street
• NYC Pride March: Sunday, June 28th, 12 pm – 6 pm, Fifth Avenue and 26th Street to 15th Street and Seventh Avenue

Street Closures:

• West 20th Street between Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue will be closed from 7am to 11am Saturday and Sunday through 7/1/26 for crane operations and is part of ongoing construction projects in the area.

Con Edison Work Notices:

• Now – Friday, June 26th, from 7am – 3:30pm, Con Edison will perform ECS support work and continue hand care excavations at the intersection of East 29th Street and Fifth Avenue.
• Now – July 31st, Con Edison will be performing gas upgrade work on West 26th Street between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue on weekdays from 9am – 4pm.

Neighborhood Guides

• Local Dining Guide: Area restaurants, bars, and cafes
• Happy Hour Roundup: Food & drink specials at hot spots and hidden gems
• Rooftop Roundup: Epic skyline views & cocktails at local rooftop bars
• New Neighbors: Newly opened businesses in Flatiron & NoMad