US, Canada: LGBTQ Pride marches planned in several cities June 29-30

Members and supporters of the LGBTQ community plan to participate in marches in multiple cities across the US and Canada June 29-30 as part of their annual Pride month celebrations. Marches typically follow major thoroughfares, often passing through public squares and near government buildings. Organizers have confirmed the following events:

US

• Houston, Texas: City Hall, starting at 12:00 June 29

• San Francisco, California: From Market and Beale streets to Civic Center Plaza, 10:30 June 30

• Chicago, Illinois: From the intersection of Sheridan and Broadway to the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Sheridan Road in Lincoln Park, 11:00 June 30

• Seattle, Washington: Westlake Park, 11:00 June 30

• Minneapolis, Minnesota: From 3rd Street and Hennepin Avenue to Spruce Place, 11:00 June 30

• New York City, New York: From 25th Street and 5th Avenue to 16th Street and 7th Avenue, 12:00 June 30

• Saint Louis, Missouri: From 10th to 16th Street along Market Street, 12:00 June 30

Canada

• Toronto, Ontario: From Blur and Church streets to Bay and Dundas streets, 14:00 June 30

A heightened security presence is likely around related events. Previous events have drawn large numbers of participants, prompting localized transport and business disruptions. While the marches will likely remain largely peaceful, isolated scuffles are possible if counterdemonstrators attempt to assemble nearby.