“Our 2017 Grand Marshals are a snapshot of the numerous organizations, individuals, and philanthropists that will lead us through this unprecedented time in our nation. “In the social and political turmoil brought by the current Administration, the ACLU, Brooke, Krishna, and Geng represent the components of what will ultimately be a successful resistance movement,” said Julian Sanjivan, NYC Pride March Director in an official statement. Boston Pride is an all-volunteer organization that produces events to achieve LGBTQIA+ inclusivity, equality, respect & awareness in Greater Boston. New York’s Pride March has always been called a march, however their choice of Grand Marshals is a sign of the changing times. Queer and trans allies, part of the No Justice No Pride movement blocked the NYPD and Toronto Police contingents at the New York City Pride March in pride for Trans and Queer lives on June 25, 2017. In lieu of speedo-clad go-go dancers atop big-rig floats and celebrity grand marshals slowly cruising down Santa Monica Boulevard, a protest march will take place. Pride is nixing its popular parade and opting for something more political, too. Similar to the Woman’s March, Capital Pride Alliance announced a National Pride March in Washington D.C. NewFest Pride will kick off Pride month from June 2-6 with brand new feature films and television series, filmmaker Q&As, and social events. Although first LGBTQ festival in Slovenia dates to 1984, namely the Ljubljana Gay and. This shift towards a more politicized pride has been happening in cities all over the country during the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency.