New York City celebrates Pride all month long during June, but the grand finale comes during the last weekend of the month with the NYC Pride March and the Dyke March. This past weekend’s festivities drew 2.5 million people to the streets of Manhattan for the Pride March, per ABC.

NYC Pride 2024’s theme was “Reflect. Empower. Unite.” Events celebrated the LGBTQ+ community and marked the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, as well as the 40th anniversary of Heritage of Pride. Here are some of the most fabulous photos from the weekend.

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The west side of Manhattan is finally getting a front-row seat to the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks this year—the first time in over a decade!

Of course, while New Yorkers head to the best spots to watch the July 4th fireworks, others will be avoiding traffic since many of Manhattan’s streets will shut down for the day.

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But Macy’s isn’t the only one putting on a spectacular fireworks show—Coney Island is also throwing a big fireworks bash at 9:45pm at Steeplechase Park (as well as Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest)!

To help you get around the city on the big day, here are the July 4th street closures for 2024:

Manhattan streets

• Joe DiMaggio Highway / West Side Highway / West Street / 12th Avenue / 11th Avenue between Spring Street and West 46th Street
• Clarkson Street between West Street and Greenwich Street
• Christopher Street between West Street and Greenwich Street
• Charles Street between West Street and Washington Street
• West 11th Street between West Street and Greenwich Street
• West 12th Street between West Street and Greenwich Street
• West 13th Street between West Street/11th Avenue and Washington Street
• West 15th Street between West Street/11th Avenue and 10th Avenue
• West 17th Street between West Street/11th Avenue and 10th Avenue
• West 20th Street between West Street/11th Avenue and 10th Avenue
• West 22nd Street between West Street/12th Avenue and 10th Avenue
• West 24th Street between West Street/12th Avenue and 11th Avenue
• West 26th Street between West Street/12th Avenue and 11th Avenue
• West 29th Street between West Street/12th Avenue and 10th Avenue
• West 34th Street between West Street/12th Avenue and 11th Avenue
• West 40th Street between West Street/12th Avenue and 10th Avenue
• West 41st Street between West Street/12th Avenue and 11th Avenue
• West 44th Street between West Street/12th Avenue and 11th Avenue
• 11th Avenue between West 22nd Street and West 46th Street

Brooklyn streets

Coney Island Fireworks

• The area bounded by the Boardwalk on the South; Surf Avenue on the North; West 10th Street on the East; West 21st Street on the West (all-inclusive).
• Stillwell Avenue between Mermaid Avenue and Boardwalk

Nathan’s Famous July 4th Hotdog Eating Contest

• Stillwell Avenue between Surf Avenue and Bowery Street
• Bowery Street between Stillwell Avenue and West 15th Street
• Surf Avenue between West 15th Street and West 12th Street
• West 15th Street between Surf Avenue and Bowery Street

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Sorry, “Rat Boy Summer” and “Saturn Return Girl Summer” and whatever other nonsensical viral trend TikTok drums up this season—it’s officially “Hot Dog Summer.” (Or so says wiener lovers like us: we’re devoting an entire week to the meaty tubers right now.) And the folks over at Serendipity 3, the kitschy Lenox Hill favorite known for its massive Frrrozen Hot Chocolate and oversized Outrageous Banana Split, is getting in on the frank fun with an elongated celebration—literally. 

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The Upper East Side restaurant (225 East 60th Street) will debut five new footlong hot dogs to its menu this summer, with flavors ranging from the classics (the toppings-loaded Chicago-style dog) to the more madcap. (Mac ‘n cheese frank, anyone?)

Among the new sausage varieties, you’ll find a Buffalo footlong topped with zesty Buffalo sauce, crumbled blue cheese and chopped celery ($22.95); a colossal Chicago dog with traditional fixings like chopped pickles, crispy onions, diced tomatoes, red and green bell peppers and a side of mustard ($22.95); the “Italian Stallion” made with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan and micro basil ($23.95); and one loaded up with macaroni and cheese, panko breadcrumbs and grated cheddar-Jack ($25.95). 

Those menu newcomers will join other existing footlongs, like a classic tuber drizzled with Gulden’s mustard and optional sauerkraut; the 12-inch Chili Cheese Dog (ladled with cheese sauce and Tex-Mex chili and sprinkled with Colby-Jack cheese and chopped onion); and the Bacon Cheese Dog (cheese sauce, chopped bacon and Colby-Jack). Each super-long frankfurter is served with French fries, coleslaw and pickles. 

You can check out how Serendipity 3 makes those lengthy franks below and come back to Time Out New York this week to see more Hot Dog Summer celebrations during our first-ever Hot Dog Week!

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Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton hinted at a reduced or even free fare for the JFK AirTrain this summer and the verdict has finally been announced. Though passengers won’t get to ride the JFK AirTrain for free, they’ll be able to ride it at half the price.

Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement that beginning July 1, the JFK AirTrain will cost $4.25—that’s half the cost of its current price! People will be able to pay the new fare at both Jamaica and Howard Beach stations. The fare reduction is in efforts to encourage people to take public transportation to the airport as JFK continues to undergo major construction with a record shattering 18 million passengers expected to travel through JFK this summer.

“With transformational construction underway at JFK, we’re taking steps to mitigate travel delays and affirm what’s always been true – there’s no better option than taking the train to the plane,” Governor Hochul said. “As we kick off a busy summer, we’re making it more affordable for travelers to utilize the AirTrain, offering New Yorkers and visitors from around the world the best-in-class travel experience they deserve.”

“In the midst of JFK’s monumental transformation, our priority remains ensuring travelers have reliable access amid peak construction,” echoes Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “By halving AirTrain JFK fares this summer, we’re incentivizing public transit in order to ease congestion during record-setting travel volumes. AirTrain JFK will be the way to go in the months ahead, and the Port Authority is making it more affordable for customers throughout the region.”

In addition to JFK’s $4.2 billion Terminal 6, other transformations include a New Terminal One, a $1.5 billion expansion of Terminal 4, a $400 million expansion of Terminal 8, and a new ground transportation center.

Looking to be among those 18 million passengers traveling through JFK this year but need some travel inspiration? Explore all of the unique escapes waiting for you, like a stay near the Eiffel Tower or a trip to Dubai.

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