START WITH LOVE: PRIDE IN FLATIRON & NOMAD

Happy Pride! The Flatiron NoMad Partnership proudly presents Start With Love: PRIDE in Flatiron & NoMad, our annual cultural program honoring Pride Month and celebrating our neighborhood’s legacy as the official starting point of the historic NYC Pride March.

Throughout June, we’re spotlighting the joy, creativity, and inclusivity that make Flatiron & NoMad a place where everyone is welcome to gather and celebrate love in all its forms – through vibrant placemaking, the iconic Pride March, and support for our LGBTQIA+ owned businesses across the district.

Some highlights of our activations for Pride include:

• Rainbow Way on Broadway Art Installation by Kuki Go and SoMad®
• Afterglow Photo Frame by Charlotte Hailstone Wu in collaboration with AG Art Designs
• NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 28th at 12 PM with step off at 26th Street & Fifth Avenue

Learn more about our exciting Pride happenings!

Movers & Shakers: Victoria Mussi, Audio Visual Manager at SoMad

In honor of Pride Month, we recently had the opportunity to interview Victoria Mussi, Audio Visual Manager at SoMad, the femme and queer led, independent art space and artist residency program located at 34 East 23rd Street, 4th Floor.

“Flatiron and NoMad is a neighborhood with real creative and cultural history and a lot of energy, our programming might be different from what’s around us, and the difference is the point!,” says Victoria. “[…] The neighborhood gives us energy and visibility, and in return we bring it audiences and programming it wouldn’t otherwise have. It’s a beautiful relationship.”

Local Pride Celebrations and Experiences

Pride Month is here, and Flatiron & NoMad businesses are celebrating with special promotions and events! Explore our guide to discover festive experiences to honor and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community right here in the district.

Featuring:

• Arrive: Sweet 16 + Pride Party
• ilili: Body Beautiful: Pride Brunch Party
• SoMad: So Mad, So Queer Dance Party

The Summer of Soccer In Flatiron & NoMad

The summer of soccer in Flatiron & NoMad has arrived! Gather with fellow fans to watch every match at local businesses hosting watch parties, exclusive offerings, and game-day food & drink specials.

Featuring:

• Casa Carmen
• SPIN
• Virgin Hotels NYC

Celebrate Dad in Flatiron & NoMAD THIS fATHER’S dAY

As Father’s Day nears, make plans to celebrate Dad with a thoughtful gift or share a special meal in Flatiron & NoMad!

Highlights:

• Cameras and accessories at Foto Care
• Delicious barbecue at Hill Country Barbecue Market
• Outdoor goods from YETI

Attend Our Pride March Logistics Business Webinar: June 17th

Representatives from the Heritage of Pride, the official organizers of the NYC Pride March, and Flatiron NoMad Partnership will be hosting an informational NYC Pride March Logistics Webinar next Wednesday, June 17th at 4PM.

This meeting is intended for Flatiron NoMad businesses and stakeholders. The agenda will focus on street closures, pedestrian activity, and key logistics to help your team prepare for one of the neighborhood’s busiest weekends of the year. Register here to attend.

Is your business interested in a FREE Start With Love: Pride in Flatiron NoMad window cling decal for your storefront? Contact us! Limited availability.

Local Businesses: Share Your World Cup Events & Promotions

Flatiron & NoMad businesses, join the excitement! There’s no better time to showcase what you’ve got planned to celebrate the World Cup.

Whether you’re hosting a watch party or offering special menu items, we want to help spread the word. Submit your event or promotion via our Business Support Portal to be promoted across our digital channels.

Additionally, in partnership with NYC Tourism + Conventions, we will be distributing World Cup storefront decals. If your business is interested in receiving one, please email us.

Visit our World Cup Business Resources Page for more information.

 NEIGHBORHOOD NEED-TO-KNOWS

Quick hits on community info, resources, & happenings

NBA Finals Street Closures: There will be a security perimeter established in Midtown Manhattan today, Wednesday, June 10th ahead of tonight’s NBA Finals Game at Madison Square Garden. The perimeter will run from West 29th Street to West 35th Street between Sixth Avenue and Eighth Avenue. Seventh Avenue between West 29th Street and West 35th Street will be closed to vehicular and general pedestrian traffic. Please be aware of increased activity in the neighborhood.

World Cup Truck Delivery Notice: As New York City prepares for the global sporting event, temporary corridors will be put in place in Midtown Manhattan for World Cup-related transportation. For local businesses, truck deliveries in Midtown will be restricted six hours before each NY/NJ Stadium Match begins until three hours after each match concludes. The truck restrictions will be in place on match days only between 30th Street and 60th Street, from East to Hudson rivers. In Flatiron & NoMad, these restrictions will impact 30th – 32nd Street. For more information, please visit here.

CB5 Parks Survey: Community Board 5 is looking for your feedback on how our local parks and plazas are used as well as how you feel about these public spaces. Please take a moment to fill out the survey.

Neighborhood Activations:

• Hare Krishna Parade: Saturday, June 13th, Fifth Avenue from 45th Street to 8th Street

Street Closures:

• West 20th Street between Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue will be closed from 7am to 11am Saturday and Sunday through 7/1/26 for crane operations and is part of ongoing construction projects in the area.

Con Edison Work Notices:

• Now – Friday, June 12th, from 7am – 3:30pm, Con Edison will perform ECS support work and continue hand care excavations at the intersection of East 29th Street and Fifth Avenue.
• Now – July 31st, Con Edison will be performing gas upgrade work on West 26th Street between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue on weekdays from 9am – 4pm.

Neighborhood Guides

• Local Dining Guide: Area restaurants, bars, and cafes
• Happy Hour Roundup: Food & drink specials at hot spots and hidden gems
• Rooftop Roundup: Epic skyline views & cocktails at local rooftop bars
• New Neighbors: Newly opened businesses in Flatiron & NoMad