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May 31, 2026

More than 350 people march at the 10th Brighton Beach Pride

On May 31, 2026, more than 350 people joined QARAVAN’s 10th Brighton Beach Pride on the Riegelmann Boardwalk, and the New York State Senate honored the anniversary with a proclamation.

The 10th Brighton Beach Pride on the Riegelmann Boardwalk, May 31, 2026. Photo: Katie G Photography
The 10th Brighton Beach Pride on the Riegelmann Boardwalk, May 31, 2026. Photo: Katie G Photography

The march went along the boardwalk from Coney Island to Brighton Beach.

The office of State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton presented the proclamation. Gay City News and RTVI US covered the march.

“The right to be yourself should unite people,” RTVI US said in its report.

About QARAVAN

QARAVAN is a New York nonprofit community of LGBTQ+ immigrants, asylum seekers and allies, founded in 2008. It brings people together, publishes free resource guides in Russian and English, and organizes Brighton Beach Pride.

“Freedom to be yourself.” Photo: Katie G Photography
“Freedom to be yourself.” Photo: Katie G Photography
The New York State Senate proclamation
The New York State Senate proclamation