June is buzzing with excitement near NYC Ferry landings! From vibrant Pride celebrations and meaningful Juneteenth events to a variety of other fun happenings, there’s something for everyone. Hop on the ferry and join us as we explore the best events this month has to offer!
Pride Events
NYC Pride March
Date: June 30 | 12 PM – 6 PM
Route: East River / Soundview / Astoria
Landing: E34
Join the NYC Pride March to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community with a vibrant and colorful parade through the streets of New York.
Youth Pride Celebration at Seaport
Date: June 29 | 12 PM
Route: All Routes
Landing: Wall Street
A special event for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies to celebrate Pride with music, activities, and performances at the Seaport.
Rainbows on the Hudson
Date: June 24 3-3:30 PM
Route: All
Landing: Wall St
Watch ships sail by the South Street Seaport, decked out in Pride flags and more.
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CUNY Pride March
Date: June 8 | 6:30 PM – 10 PM
Route: South Brooklyn
Landing: Red Hook
CUNY students and allies march together in Brooklyn to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the spirit of Pride.
Dyke Beer Pride Queer Speed Dating
Date: June 5 | 7 PM
Route: South Brooklyn
Landing: Red Hook
A fun and engaging speed dating event for queer individuals, hosted by Dyke Beer.
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Dyke Beer Pride Party
Date: 6/17
Route: East River
Landing: North Williamsburg
A celebration featuring Dyke Beer and various activities to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Night at the Museum: Pride
Date: 6/1 | 8PM-12AM
Route: Astoria
Landing: Long Island City
Kick off Pride Month at Night at the Museum, an after-hours party with some of the city’s most exciting and experimental queer performers, as well as nightlife activations by notorious Brooklyn bar Singers.
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Culture Lab LIC’s Opening Reception for Say it Loud: Unsung Heroes
Date: 6/6 | 6PM-9PM
Route: Astoria
Landing: Long Island City
Check out this art exhibition with paintings, sculptures, photography and more, celebrating LGBTQ+ individuals.
Jog-a-thon Fundraiser
Date: 6/14 | 5:30PM
Route: East River
Landing: Hunters Point South
Join in on a fundraiser to support Gender Inclusion & LGBTQIA+ acceptance at the Third Annual Jog-A-Thon event.
Otis & Finn’s 2024 Pride Party
Date: 6/9 | 3:30-6PM
Route: Astoria
Landing: Long Island City
Come dance the day away at a Sunday Tea Dance to music by DJs Evanium and Sean L. Show and a special guest appearance by drag legend Thorgy Thor who will be there to help turn up the party.
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CraicFest LGBTQ+ Film Screening
Date: 6/13 | 7-9PM
Route: East River
Landing: Hunters Point South
NYIC and CraicFest present the annual LGBTQ+ Film Screening featuring “Notes from Sheepland,” a documentary by Cara Holmes about Orla Barry, a shepherd and visual artist in rural Wexford, reflecting global events, with a Q&A and reception to follow.
Juneteenth Events
Juneteenth Festival & Parade
Date: 6/15/2024 | 11AM-6PM
Route: St. George
Landing: St. George
A vibrant festival and parade celebrating Juneteenth with performances, food, and cultural activities.
Juneteenth Food Festival
Date: 6/15/2024 11 AM – 8 PM
Route: South Brooklyn
Landing: Atlantic Terminal
A food festival celebrating Juneteenth with various vendors, cultural performances, and family activities.
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4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Date: 6/22 | 12PM-6PM
Route: St. George
Landing: St. George
A festival celebrating Juneteenth with performances, food, and community activities, emphasizing freedom and unity.
More Events!
Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix
Date: 6/22 & 23
Route: Governor’s Island
Landing: Governor’s Island
A high-speed sailing competition featuring top teams from around the world, set against the backdrop of New York Harbor.
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Movies on the Lawn
Date: 6/28 | 7:30PM-9:30PM
Route: South Brooklyn
Landing: Corlears Hook
Outdoor movie screenings on the lawn, providing a family-friendly evening of entertainment.
Taste the Community
Date: 6/5 | 6PM-9PM
Route: St. George
Landing: Battery Park City
An event celebrating local food and culture with tastings, performances, and community engagement.
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Free Circus Performance
Date: 6/7 | 6PM-7PM
Route: Astoria
Landing: Astoria
Traditional circus skills are combined with experimental dance, lifesize puppetry, music old and new, gender-bending performance art and improvisation, creating new meanings for circus while continuing to entertain crowds of all ages throughout the city streets, gardens, parks, and playgrounds. Circus Amok invites the audience to envision a more empowered life of community interaction while enjoying a queer celebratory spectacle.
Annual Waterfront 5K
Date: 6/1 | 9AM-11:30AM
Route: Astoria
Landing: Long Island City
A 5K race along the waterfront, promoting fitness and community spirit.
Family Farm Volunteer Day
Date: 6/8 | 9:30AM-12:15PM
Route: All
Landing: Wall Street
A volunteer day at the Battery Urban Farm, where families can help with farming activities and learn about urban agriculture.
Farm Tour for Kids
Date: 6/1 | 1:30PM-2:30PM
Route: ALL
Landing: Wall Street
A guided tour for kids at the Battery Urban Farm, teaching them about farming and sustainability.
Silent Disco
Date: 6/8 & 6/22 | 6PM
Route: South Brooklyn
Landing: Bay Ridge
A unique dance event where participants listen to music through wireless headphones, creating a silent party atmosphere.
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Porch Stomp
Date: 6/15 | 1PM-6PM
Route: Governor’s Island
Landing: Governor’s Island
A music festival featuring folk, roots, and acoustic artist performances.
Chili Cookoff
Date: 6/9 | 11AM-3PM
Route: South Brooklyn
Landing: Red Hook
A spicy competition where participants can taste and vote for the best chili in various categories.