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Peppermint Named Grand Marshal for NYC Pride 2026

The appointment signals a push for trans visibility during a year of intense legislative and legal fights.

Overview

  • Organizers announced Wednesday that Peppermint will help lead the New York City Pride March on June 28.
  • This year’s theme, For All of Us, centers those most marginalized, with a focus on Black trans women.
  • The Advocate notes at least 517 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in 2026, according to the ACLU.
  • Decisions expected by late June in cases on transgender student athletes could shape rights for years.
  • Peppermint, known from RuPaul’s Drag Race and for originating a principal Broadway role as an out trans woman, urged allies to show up and take action.