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Dance on the River Cruise

NYC Pride 2026

Dance on the River Cruise

Departs from Pier 83 at W. 42nd Street & the Hudson River

Date

Sunday, June 28th, 2026

Time

7:00 PM

About This Event

NYC Pride's official sober celebration takes to the water — a full evening of dancing, live entertainment, and community on the Hudson River. This is Pride for people who want to celebrate without alcohol, with the kind of energy and inclusion that makes the city's queer scene what it is.

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Departs from Pier 83 at W. 42nd Street & the Hudson River

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