Fordham Road pulsed today as Bronx Pride drew 5,000. A Queens queen’s Gaga lip-sync—X hit 9,000 clips—stole hearts; $1K raised for youth. Free flags—2,000 waved; $6 empanadas sold 500. Live DJs—300 danced; 83°F sun glowed. NYC’s queer joy—Bronx rises.
Organizer Zara Lee, 40, led 20 groups—rainbow banners soared. A Harlem teen’s poem—‘love is us’—drew 400 tears; claps echoed. Pop-up booths—$10 tees sold 200—decked marchers. New LED lights—eco-smart—lit route. Fordham’s vibe—NYC’s pride heart.
It’s not perfect—crowds spilled; cops redirected. Some sound cut—speakers buzzed. Still, 5K marchers, 2 miles—pride’s a hit. Post-march, Grand Concourse buzzed—love talk flowed. Annual rite—NYC celebrates.
Lee’s 40—pride hero? Teen’s 17—voice star. Bronx marched; NYC glowed. Bronx Pride—love on.