BY: Liliana Rocio Suarez Salcedo, Senior Editor. 37th Ave Jackson Heights Queens NY June 7th 2026
New York LGBT Network Announces FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore as Queens Pride Grand Marshal and Reveals 2026 Theme “Unstoppable Pride”.
Dr Adal with Mayor Zohran Mamdani
The New York LGBT Network today announced that FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore will serve as one of the Grand Marshals of the 34th Annual Queens Pride Parade and Multicultural Festival, taking place Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Jackson Heights, the historic birthplace of Queens Pride.
NYC Council members marching
Commissioner Bonsignore’s selection recognizes her distinguished career in public service and her leadership protecting the people of New York City.
LGBTQ NYPD Officers marching
Her participation reflects Queens Pride’s longstanding tradition of honoring leaders whose work embodies courage, service, and commitment to community.
The announcement also marks the unveiling of this year’s theme, “Unstoppable Pride,” reflecting the continued strength, visibility, and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities.
Dr Adal with FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore Grand Marshall of event
Last year, more than 150,000 people participated in Pride celebrations across Queens and Long Island under the theme Defiant Joy.
This year’s theme builds on that momentum and speaks to the collective power of LGBTQ+ communities in the face of ongoing challenges.
Dr Adal with Dr Boparai Grand Marshall with guests
“In a time when LGBTQ+ people continue to be targeted in schools, legislatures, and courts, our community remains unstoppable — in our love, our leadership, and our fight for justice,” said David Kilmnick, PhD, MSW, President and Founder of the New York LGBT Network.
“Unstoppable Pride reflects a simple truth: we are here, we are present, and we are not going anywhere.”
Dr Adal with Jessica González-Rojas Assembly Woman
The theme is accompanied by the message “Here. Now. Always.” underscoring the enduring presence, history, and contributions of LGBTQ+ people across generations.
Dr Adal with Candy Samples Drag Queen
Queens Pride is widely recognized as one of the most culturally diverse Pride celebrations in the nation, drawing tens of thousands of attendees annually for a full day of marching, performances, community organizations, local businesses, and cultural programming that reflects the global diversity of Queens.
Many Street Vendors exhibiting
Many marchers, community groups, vendors, and festival participants at newqueenspride.org. Including high level entertainment at the entertainer’s stage took place.
Dr Adal with Donovan Richards QBP
“Pride is both a celebration and a declaration,” Kilmnick added. “Unstoppable Pride affirms that together, we will continue building a future rooted in dignity, safety, and belonging for all.”
Many political leaders were in attendance that included: Mayor Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York City, Letitia James, New York State Attorney General, `Donovan Richards, Queens Borough President, Jessica González-Rojas Assembly – Assembly District 34, Jessica Tisch New York City Police Commissioner, and many leaders from New York City Council, Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn Borough President and now running for Congress and so many more.
Dr Adal with Congress member Grace Meng
About: The NY LGBT Network : is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is a home and a voice for LGBT people, their families, and support systems in Long Island and Queens. Our community centers help LGBT people to be themselves, stay healthy, and change the world.
Since 1993, the NY LGBT Network has been building safe, affirming, and connected communities where we all thrive together.
Dr Adal with Jessica Tisch NYPD Commissioner
The NY LGBT Network is a leader in creating and implementing solutions to address many of the greatest challenges that LGBT people face today – bullying in our schools, discrimination and harassment, lack of community and socialization, disproportionate burden of HIV, unsafe workplaces, lack of housing and service options for LGBT older adults, and a lack of LGBT-affirming and welcoming community services.
The realities of unsafe spaces and communities for LGBT people drive the organization’s efforts to continue our history of pioneering advocacy and social change.
Dr Adal with Construction Drag Queen
The NY LGBT Network operates LGBT community centers throughout the expansive Long Island and Queens region to reach and serve as many LGBT people and their families as possible.
More than 30,000 visits are made annually to access the NY LGBT Network’s expansive offerings of social, cultural, health, support, and other programs.
LGBTQ NYPD Officers marching
The NY LGBT Network’s community centers are a safe space and life-changing resource for the tens of thousands of LGBT and ally individuals who pass through our doors each year.
LGBTQ+ motorcycle club members getting ready to march
Our Centers offer public spaces for people of all ages to relax, hang out, study, work, or simply meet new people – and to access a wide range of LGBT-affirming programs and services offered daily.
Dr Adal with letitia james NYS Attorney General
Special events and gatherings help to unite Long Islanders and Queens Residents and celebrate the diversity and intersectionality of our communities.
Dr Adal with La Napa Pina Colada
ABOUT QUEENS PRIDE: The Queens Pride Parade and Multicultural Festival is the second oldest and second largest pride parade in New York City. Founded in 1993, it is held annually on the first Sunday in June, in the neighborhood of Jackson Heights.
Many Marching bands in attendance
The parade was founded by Daniel Dromm and co-chaired by Maritza Martinez to raise the visibility of the LGBTQ community in Queens and memorialize Jackson Heights resident Julio Rivera. Queens also serves as the largest transgender hub in the Western hemisphere and is the most ethnically diverse urban area in the world.
Dr Adal with Miss Trans 2026
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