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“I’m a big fan of John Cameron Mitchell, and I know he hosts the Mattachine party. I also did a study of the Stonewall Riots and then saw Julius’ is near Stonewall on a map. The music is good, and things are so nice in here. I feel safe in here.”

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“This is the first time I’ve performed here, but I’ve been coming for years. It’s like a family and a community, a place to meet up and celebrate being alive. It’s where you can be free and be yourself. It’s just so small and quaint—it has that old gay bar feel.”

_See our [LGBTQ+](/lgbtq) and [WorldPride](/worldpride) guides for much more on nightlife in NYC._

Heather Litteer, Lower East Side, Manhattan

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“If you’re 25 and broke in New York City and you have an open mind, this is a great place to get yourself a basket of fries and a cheap beer. Every time I’ve come here, I’ve had full-on conversations with absolute strangers that left me with a great story for the night.”

Conor Hassett (left), Brooklyn, and Anthony Dewitt, Jersey City, New Jersey

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Pride Diary 2021: Tommy Kha 

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“There’s no pretension. People are here to have a good time and support each other. It’s a friendly environment and nonintimidating. The regulars come, the young kids come, people who’ve lived here forever come.”

Jon Moore, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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“This is the first time I’ve DJed here, but I’ve been in this town a while: I played at Limelight, Tunnel, Palladium, Pyramid, Save the Robots. And Julius’ is a piece of history, gay history. It’s like a gay Smithsonian.”

DJ Tennessee (K. Tennessee Nichols), Harlem, Manhattan

Pride Photo Gallery: Yael Malka

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Pride Diary: Robert Andy Coombs

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The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

It’s all about education and equality at this highly respected community center, where everyone is welcome, no matter their race, age or sexual preference. Known for its strong LGBT programs, the center has won several awards and holds regular events on a

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It's all about education and equality at this highly respected community center.

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A Night at Ginger’s

Photographer Jeanette Spicer visits one of the City’s few remaining lesbian bars to capture its significance to the community.

Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center

The mission of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center (SNMVC) is to memorialize the legacy of the Stonewall Rebellion while serving as a beacon for generations to come.

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Pride Diary 2019: Jeanette Spicer

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WorldPride Photo Journal: Jeanette Spicer

NYC Pride shaped this photographer’s life, and she brought that experience to her work on WorldPride 2019.

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Photographer Max Mauro, who is a performer himself, captured his Pride experience at drag shows in Brooklyn and Queens.

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“I like the eclectic group of people here for the Mattachine party. And also the music—having all types of genres is fun. It’s great that they use actual vinyl. It’s a novelty in a way.”

Was there a certain style of shooting you wanted to use?

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Standing Out from the Crowd: Pride at Jacob Riis Park

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When did you first come to New York?

Left: A person with a bandana and tattoo stands confidently outdoors in front of a tree. Right: A person with curly hair crosses their arms and leans against a tiled wall. Both wear white tops and display a calm demeanor.

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Andrew Degand, Lower East Side, Manhattan

“An ex brought me here, and I loved that I could get food and drink at the same time. Now I come to Julius’ twice a week. I know most of the staff—Nick, Helen, Jeff, the bouncer. He’s the best. He’s become a good friend of mine.”

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New York City’s oldest gay bar has gotten a refresh as of late with the monthly Mattachine party, but it still retains its dive-bar qualities.

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New York City’s oldest gay bar has gotten a refresh as of late with the monthly Mattachine party, but it still retains its dive-bar qualities. 

One of NYC's oldest gay bars has a neighborhood feel, serving up grill fare and drinks and putting on the monthly Mattachine party.

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West Side Tennis Club

Private tennis club and Forest Hills Stadium concert venue.

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After you moved to NYC, was your work related to your queer identity?

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Marsha P. Johnson State Park

This park is the first in New York State named in honor of an LGBTQ person and transgender woman of color. 

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