NYC Pride will be fully in person for the first time since the pandemic began in 2020. Related: LGBTQ Flags and Their Meanings Is NYC Pride canceled?

The term “pride” is a deliberate one, as it directly counters the feelings of shame and guilt, as well as the stigma that is often slapped onto LGBTQIA+-identifying people. LGBTQIA+ Pride is meant to celebrate the dignity and joy in the representation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, non-binary, non-conforming and pansexual persons, as well as anyone else who doesn’t necessarily fit into cisgender and heteronormative boxes. Pride is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ identity and the freedom, beauty and wonder that comes from simply loving who you want to love, no matter how you express your gender. However, Pride 2022 will be fully in person once again! If you’re unfamiliar with Pride in general, we’re here to help! Here’s everything you need to know about Pride 2022 and beyond.

Pride is back! In 2020, for the first time in its 50-year history, Prideevents all over the nation-including the infamous New York City celebrations-were postponed and canceled due to the pandemic, and virtual celebrations largely continued in 2021.