Battery Park City is an inclusive community, with vibrant and beautiful public spaces featuring free, year-round, dynamic and diverse programming accessible to all. A listing of Pride 2023-related events coming up in our parks is as follows.
THURSDAY, JUNE 1
IN CELEBRATION: QUEER DELIGHT AND DESIRE
7PM-8PM, RECTOR PARK EAST
Asian American Writer’s Workshop presents poetry readings at Rector Park East near the sculpture Ape & Cat (At the Dance) by Jim Dine. This event will be a reading with a conversation with our poets on their ruminations and thoughts on love, love, queer and otherwise. The dream lineup will feature Wo Chan, Jasmine Reid, Xan Forest Phillips, and Devyn Manibo.
Free to attend, let us know you’re planning to attend: RSVP.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
SATURDAY FAMILY WORKSHOP: DRAG STORY HOUR
11AM, ROCKEFELLER PARK HOUSE
In celebration of Pride month, BPCA presents Drag Story Hour, a fun and fabulous educational experience that celebrates gender diversity and all forms of difference to build empathy and give kids the confidence to express themselves however they feel comfortable.
Free to attend, let us know you’re planning to attend: RSVP.
THURSDAY JUNE 15
SILENT DISCO PRIDE PARTY
7-10PM, ESPLANADE PLAZA
Celebrate Pride Month with a silent disco dance party featuring Gotham Cheer and queer DJ’s from QuietEvents. Breathtaking sunset views and Lady Liberty will serve as our backdrop as we dance to the hottest beats pumped through light-up headphones. Headphones are free; ID is required.
Free to attend, let us know you’re planning to attend: RSVP.
To mark Pride 2023, BPCA is also installing specially-themed benches and lights throughout the neighborhood. Find them and tag @BPCParks on Instagram with the hashtag #BPCPride.
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