The New York skyline is about to get much more colorful.
Today we had a day full of #PrideWorldwide celebrations. Not only in New York, but also in Time Out cities around the world. (Have you been watching today’s Global Pride live stream? Honestly, we should replace the Olympics with this every four years.) But we have saved the most colorful event for last.
We’re about to host a live countdown on our Instagram account starting at 9:35 p.m. for a giant 1,000-foot rainbow to light up in the sky above Pride’s historic birthplace: The Stonewall Inn. Surprise!
The Ali Forney Center and KIND will take over our account for the live countdown starting at 9:35 pm, which will also feature a brief history of the importance and history of Stonewall before the spectacular tribute ignites. of light. KIND is donating 100% of the net sales of its new KIND PRIDE bar to the Ali Forney Center, the nation’s largest organization dedicated to helping LGBTQ + homeless youth.
Recommended: Read more about #PrideWorldwide Time Out Campaign
“There has never been a more critical time for Americans to remember how all the pride started,” says Alexander Roque, president and CEO of the Ali Forney Center. “About 90% of the homeless LGBTQ youth we serve are teens of color. The rights that our youth have today are due to the fact that people who looked like them marched. We are proud to partner with KIND and I hope we can raise more awareness during this revolutionary time. “
Can’t countdown live? No problem. The rainbow lights will remain on and visible at the corner of 7th Ave and Christopher St until 5 am tomorrow and will be visible from New Jersey, Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Happy pride!
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