NYC Landmarks To Illuminate With Rainbow Flag For WorldPride 2019

Colors are about to invade the New York City skyline with over a dozen different structures like the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center illuminating the rainbow flag in honor of WorldPride NYC.

As per a press release from NYC & Company, the five-borough initiative is a celebration of the queer community, the first WorldPride in America and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Among the buildings set for a rainbow makeover include Barclays Center, Coney Island Parachute Jump, One World Trade Center, Pier 17 and many more. See a full list of establishments partaking in the festivity below!

"New York City is the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ rights movement and has played a significant role in the progress the global movement has made. This month our City will host WorldPride to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall uprising," Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement. "Lighting our skyline will remind LGBTQ people around the world that New York City will always be a beacon of hope and a place to call home."

World Pride 2019 is in full effect and iHeartPride is celebrating the monumental June celebration with all kinds of coverage. iHeartRadio, Z100 New York and 103.5 KTU are Presenting Media Sponsors for NYC Pride and we’re taking the milestone to heart with LGBTQ-focused coverage on everything from entertainment, politics and details on the summer festivities. After all, it does coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. Stay tuned for more on WorldPride 2019 and keep an eye out for our float in the Big Apple’s all accumulating parade on June 30!

Barclays Center: June 24-26; June 29-30. Brooklyn

Bloomberg Headquarters: June 30. Manhattan

The Bronx Borough President’s Office: June 25–30. The Bronx

City Hall. June 10- 30. Manhattan

Coney Island Parachute Jump in cooperation with Luna Park NYC: June 26–30. Brooklyn

Empire Outlets: Every evening through June 30. Staten Island

Empire State Building: June 30. Manhattan

Helmsley Building: June 24–30. Manhattan

Hutchinson Metro Center: Every evening through June 30. The Bronx

Javits Center’s Crystal Palace: June 26–30. Manhattan

Madison Square Garden: June 30. Manhattan

One Bryant Park: June 28–30. Manhattan

One World Trade Center: Base, June 26–30; Spire, June 28–30. Manhattan

151 West 42: June 28–30. Manhattan

Pershing Square-42nd Street Viaduct (Grand Central Partnership & MTA Metro-North): June 26–30. Manhattan

Pier 17: June 26–30. Manhattan

Resorts World Casino New York City: June 30. Queens

Weylin, together with Brooktech: June 26–30. Brooklyn

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