Photos by Glenn Garner
In honor of World AIDS Day last year, hundreds of New Yorkers flocked to the West Village. It was the unveiling of the New York City AIDS Memorial Park at St. Vincent's Triangle, a beautiful canopy over a granite water feature with Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself" engraved in the pavers. Hosted by Tony-winning Broadway performer Billy Porter, the event featured words from New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio and other members of the community, as well as a performance by the New York City Gay Men's Chorus.
Billy Porter hosts the unveiling of the NYC AIDS Memorial Park
John Cameron Mitchell
A reading of the names by members of the community
NYC AIDS Memorial founders, Paul Kelterborn and Christopher Tepper and board chair Keith Fox
Dedication by Kamilah Aisha Moon
The NYC Gay Men's Chorus waits backstage
Governor Andrew Cuomo's chief counsel, Alphonso David speaks on behalf of the governor
NYC Council Member Corey Johnson
Members of Act Up recite the Act Up chant
NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio
New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard A. Zucker, backstage with Billy Porter
Miss Universe, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach greets fans
"Stay Sure" model Anthony Varrecchia
NYC Gay Men's Chorus performs
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