WorldPride Closing Ceremony Lineup: Mel C To Join Melissa Etheridge & More

NYC Pride is heating up with a newly-minted lineup for the WorldPride Closing Ceremony on June 30. As per a recent announcement, Mel C will be joining the likes of headliner Melissa Etheridge, MNEK and more for the final concert to wrap up the month-long celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots.

For the concert bash, which is scheduled to take place from 7-10 PM in Times Square, additional performers like Deborah Cox, Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears and the cast of Broadway's The Prom are scheduled to hit the Big Apple hot spot. Tickets to the event are free, but registration for the concert is required. Meanwhile, over on Pier 97, Pabllo Vittar, Teyana Taylor, Amara La Negra and DJ Johnny Dynell, as well as a yet-to-be-announced Sunday headliner will help conclude the queer festivities at Pride Island.

"We’re thrilled to be able to create this multi-day experience, which speaks to an inclusive set of Pride-goers, during one of the biggest Pride events in the world," NYC Pride's managing director Chris Frederick said in a statement. "With the iconic Grace Jones headlining on Saturday and the incredible list of curated talent, this musical experience is definitely not to be missed." NYC Pride Island will take place Saturday (June 29) and Sunday (June 30) at Pier 97 in New York.

World Pride 2019 is on its way and iHeartPride is celebrating the monumental June celebration with all kinds of coverage. iHeartRadio, Z100 New York and 103.5 KTU are Presenting Media Sponsors for NYC Pride and we’re taking the milestone to heart with LGBTQ-focused coverage on everything from entertainment, politics and details on the summer festivities. After all, it does coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. Stay tuned for more on World Pride 2019 and keep an eye out for our float in the Big Apple’s all accumulating parade on June 30th!

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