June 7 — Pro-Palestinian activists found plenty of support at the Queens Pride march here today. The parade — traditionally the first major Pride parade of the season and one of the largest in New York City — takes place annually in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens.
It attracted thousands of participants, both in the parade itself and among people who lined 37th Avenue. It was inspired by the July 2, 1990, murder in Jackson Heights of Julio Rivera by bigots, which was initially ignored by police.
Dozens of activists gathered at the corner of 83rd Street and 37th Avenue who greeted marchers with signs and chants supporting Palestine. Many parade participants welcomed the Palestine supporters.
Among those who passed by was New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has been denounced by racists for not attending the “Israel Day” parade.
There was also a contingent of Palestine supporters in the parade itself, who held banners reading “Stonewall was an Intifada,” “Free Palestine,” and “Zionism is Racism.” A truck carried Palestinian flags.
Support for Palestine is everywhere.
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