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# Times Square, NYC to host World Pride 2019 closing ceremony
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/times-square-nyc-to-host-world-pride-2019-closing-ceremony/
- Published: 2019-01-21T23:25:50.000Z
- Updated: 2019-01-21T23:25:50.000Z
- Description: Melissa Etheridge to perform at the closing ceremony of World Pride in Times Square, New York City on Sunday, June 30, 2019.
- Author: Besi

## Melissa Etheridge to perform at the closing ceremony of World Pride in Times Square, New York City on Sunday, June 30, 2019.

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**NYC PRIDE,** the official host of **WorldPride 2019 and Stonewall 50** celebrations, will present a full programme of influential speakers and global musical talents who represent the cultural diversity and grace of the LGBT+ communities worldwide.

Organisers have confirmed Grammy-Award winning singer-songwriter **Melissa Etheridge** will be performing on stage at 7.30pm.

Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Etheridge has remained one of America’s favourite female singer-songwriters for more than two decades.

*“I am thrilled to perform at the WorldPride Closing Ceremony while commemorating the 50thAnniversary of the Stonewall Uprising,”* said Etheridge. *“That night, Times Square will serve as a home to a multitude of LGBT+ individuals and allies on a truly momentous evening of love, pride, and community – capping what I’m sure will be an extraordinary month of celebrations.”*

As is tradition with other cities that have hosted WorldPride, a closing ceremony indicates the conclusion of the Pride celebration and a proverbial *‘passing of the torch’* to the next host city.

*“Over 4 million people will descend upon New York City for the largest LGBT+ gathering in our history,”* said **Chris Frederick**, NYC Pride’s Managing Director. *“We look forward to closing out WorldPride in celebration and in commemoration of our storied history and our invaluable collected experiences as a community.”*

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The full official lineup for the WorldPride Closing Ceremony will be announced in February.

WorldPride 2019 and Stonewall 50 will be composed of more than 25 different events for LGBT+ and allies of all ages, for the full month of June 2019.

Throughout the course of the celebrations, all WorldPride events will respect the foundational theme, ***Millions of Moments of Pride***.

**A spokesperson for NYC Pride said:** “Join New York City, and the world, this June as we honour the past, celebrate our differences and march together for our future.

**For more information, click [here: ](http://www.worldpride.org/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**