Da Bronx Pride Festival Returns With A Global Focus

The festival features live performances from JoJo of The Mary Jane Girls, freestyle icon Safire, and emerging artists Infinite Coles and Nayobe. Beyond the stage, the programming integrates soccer-themed events to mirror the excitement of the concurrent World Cup season. For organizers at Destination Tomorrow, the gathering is more than a cultural showcase; it is a tactical response to a climate of increasing legislative hostility and the dismantling of affirming services.

Sean Ebony Coleman, founder and CEO of Destination Tomorrow, frames the festival as an act of resistance. He argues that creating public space for joy and connection is vital when communities are targeted by misinformation and resource cuts. Since 2009, the organization has expanded its reach from the Bronx to centers in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., providing wraparound support to over 80,000 people. This year’s celebration underscores the necessity of sustained investment in grassroots spaces that prioritize the safety and visibility of Black, brown, and transgender individuals.