And other major cities are in the grip of anti-police frenzy. All this was left in New York last year after the death of George Floyd in 2020. The parade is about to return in full force after years of coronavirus-related disruptions.īefore 2021, LGBT officers were welcomed in parades and members of the Gay Officers Action League (GOAL) have marched in uniform with regular celebrants since that organization’s founding in 1982. Harm, and abuse at NYC Pride Events,” the group said, reaffirming its policy. This action was a step in the path of transformative justice that reaffirms our commitment to ending violence. “Starting 2021, NYC Pride banned public reform and law enforcement exhibitors from marching in their uniforms and participating in recruitment activities at NYC Pride events until at least 2025. Levine-Roberts / Sipa USA Gay and lesbian police officers march during the Gay Pride Parade on June 30, 2019. NYPD officers march through GOAL (Gay Officers Action League) at the 42nd Annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Parade.