Since 1984, the parade has been organized by an organization known as Heritage of Pride (HOP). The 2019 Pride March route may not seem controversial, but choosing the route was a highly divisive and time-consuming process.
The new route was primarily chosen to ensure there are ample viewing opportunities for what is expected to be the largest Pride Parade yet. Eventually, revelers will travel back up Seventh Avenue to West 23rd Street. The parade will start at West 26th and Fifth Avenue, travel down Fifth Avenue to West 8th street, and cut across West 8th to Christopher Street, and finally, over to Seventh Avenue.
