NYC Pride Parade Sparks Backlash Over Ban on Uniformed LGBTQ Officers
New York City USA - 2 July 2025 - This year’s NYC Pride Parade once again drew criticism over its decision to bar uniformed police officers - including LGBTQ+ members of the NYPD—from marching in the event. The policy, now in its fifth consecutive year, has sparked heated debate around inclusion, safety, and hypocrisy. The parade organizers, Heritage of