​North Korea Forgoes the Usual Muscle-Flexing in a Military Parade

The parade, which marked the government’s 73rd anniversary, was seen as a celebration of those who have borne the brunt of the regime’s effort to rebuild the economy amid sanctions and the pandemic.

Macy’s plans a vaccinated Thanksgiving Day parade that will resume many traditions.

The holiday show, in its 95th year, will travel a longer route than it did last year and have more participants, including visiting marching bands.

What Is Labor Day? A History of the Workers’ Holiday.

President Grover Cleveland made it a national holiday in 1894, during a crisis over federal efforts to end a strike by railroad workers.

Broadcaster Apologizes for ‘Inappropriate’ Images Aired During Olympic Parade

The South Korean broadcaster MBC showed photographs associating pizza with Italy, Chernobyl with Ukraine and Count Dracula with Romania in its coverage of the opening ceremony.

Why Some of N.Y.C.’s Essential Workers Skipped a Parade to Honor Them

The Lower Manhattan celebration honored workers’ service during the pandemic, but several unions said they would not participate, citing low pay among other complaints.

Pride in N.Y.C.: How to Celebrate This Weekend

The annual Pride March in Manhattan will be held virtually without a large in-person component. But many other events are planned.

Pride Celebrations Are Decades Old, but 2021 Will Still Have Some Firsts

From colorful baseball team logos to Vice President Kamala Harris’s historic appearance at a Pride parade, officials and organizations are paying tribute to the L.G.B.T.Q. community in new ways.

Opinion | Whose Pride Is It Anyway?

The decision to bar uniformed police officers from Pride marches has drawn cheers — and criticism. A gay officer and a New York parade organizer talk through the fallout.

Pride Said Gay Cops Aren’t Welcome. Then Came the Backlash.

Just as L.G.B.T.Q. visibility reached a new peak, splinter groups are re-examining the annual parade. Is Pride too corporate? Should police officers be allowed to march? Is it a revolution, or is it a party?

Opinion | Cops Don’t Belong at Pride

Modern Pride celebrations began with a rebellion against the police. We have not forgotten that.