NYC Dyke March Mixes Pride Celebration With Anti-Trump Protests

The annual NYC Dyke March concluded at Washington Square Park on Saturday, drawing hundreds of LGBTQ+ participants and supporters as part of Pride weekend events in New York City. Attendees danced and sang in the park’s fountain, with some participants marching topless or displaying double-mastectomy scars. The demonstration featured strong political messaging. Marchers carried signs criticizing former President Donald Trump and what they described as rising fascism, while some chanted support for open borders and Palestine. Organizers reiterated that the event is inclusive of transgender women who identify as dykes. The gathering also drew Antifa-aligned activists, and a handful of participants wore costumes satirizing Christianity, including one incident in which a performer simulated a sexual act with a crucifix. There were no immediate reports of arrests or major disturbances.