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Pride in the Sky2026-04-02T18:21:18-04:00

Kick off Pride season on the stunning Walkway Over the Hudson as we light up the night sky in rainbow

Saturday May 30, 2026

3p – 10p

Walkway Over the Hudson

All Ages • Dogs Welcome • Free to Attend

Thank You to Our Community Partners

Pride in the Sky 2026 is being made possible thanks to the support of these fabulous organizations. Please consider supporting the organizations that support our LGBTQ+ community.

New York State Parks

Each year thousands of you kick off Pride season with us on the Walkway.

Here’s what to expect from Pride in the Sky 2026:

Queer Families Festival

Poughkeepsie (East) Landing Park • 3p – 6p

BGHV is partnering with the Dutchess County Pride Center to host an epic all-ages festival packed with arts, crafts, music, food, and drinks – all perfect for the young (and young at heart).

Drag Story Hour with Katarina Mirage • 4p – 5p
Don’t miss the local storytelling legend as she pops up outside the East Pavilion office.

Queer Families Meetup • 5p – 6p
Drop by the ice cream truck and City Winery pop-up bar and connect with local queer families

Pride Community Festival

Highland (West) Landing Park • 3p – 6p

Connect with local organizers and plan out your 2026 Pride Along the Hudson season.

Pride Flag Procession

Poughkeepsie (East) Landing Park • 6:45p

Be part of a signature Pride in the Sky experience as hundreds of volunteers parade gigantic rainbow and trans Pride flags across the Walkway.

Dancing + Drag Under the Stars

Walkway Middle + Highland (West) Landing Park • 7p – 10p

As the sun sets + the glow sticks come out, the food trucks and pop-up bars on the Highland side will keep the party going.

Dancing Under the Stars
Choose your favorite (or try both): DJ Prephab will be spinning vintage disco in the center of the Walkway as DJ GoGo Gadget throws down pop mashups on the Highland performance stage.

Live Drag Show • 8p
Local faves Andramada, Katarina Mirage & Bambii slay on the Highland performance stage.

Register Now

The festival is FREE to attend. Pre-register now to stay updated about this year’s event.

One Epic Celebration, Two Community Festivals

Kick off PRIDE season in the Hudson Valley and plan out your calendar by meeting the local organizations producing events throughout the month of June and others in our queer Upstate community.

Community festivals will be on both sides of the Walkway Over the Hudson from 3p – 6:30p so be sure to arrive early and give yourself time to experience both.

Vendors will be set up on both sides of the Walkway selling food & non-alcoholic beverages. Food and non-alcoholic beverages can be taken onto the Walkway Over the Hudson.

Bad Seed Hard Cider and City Winery Hudson Valley will have a beverage garden set up on each side of the Walkway, where alcohol may be purchased and consumed. Please note that alcohol is not permitted on the Walkway and cannot be taken outside of the demarcated beverage garden.

Pride Flag Procession Across the Walkway

At 6:45p a 16-foot wide, 200-foot long portion of Gilbert Baker’s original 8-color Pride flag and a 125-foot long community-supported & created trans Pride flag will step off from the Dutchess County (east) side of the Walkway and proceed to the middle of the Walkway.

Want to be part of the procession? Use the widget above to register for a FREE Flag Marshall ticket.

Pride Flag Procession Across the Walkway

At 6:45p a 16-foot wide, 200-foot long portion of Gilbert Baker’s original 8-color Pride flag and a 125-foot long community-supported & created trans Pride flag will step off from the Dutchess County (east) side of the Walkway and proceed to the middle of the Walkway.

Want to be part of the procession? Use the widget above to register for a FREE Flag Marshall ticket.

Light Up the Night in Rainbow

Rainbow Bridge Lighting

The Walkway’s LED lighting system will have portions of the pathway illuminated in a wash of color as the adjacent Mid-Hudson Bridge shimmers in rainbow.

Illuminated Costumes & Decor

What better way to make the most of a nighttime Pride event than to light it up! In addition to the rainbow lighting on the Walkway + Mid-Hudson Bridge, everyone is encouraged to come in their best illuminated look. From bracelets & flashlights to full costumes & puppets, we want to see that night sky glowing with Pride.

Dance the Night Away

There’s nothing quite like dancing 212 feet in the sky under the stars. Come twirl with DJ Prephab as they spin up a disco dance party at the center of the bridge or shake it with DJ GoGo Gadget at the performance stage on the Highland (west) side of the Walkway.

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

Are Bikes Allowed on the Walkway Over the Hudson?2025-05-15T11:48:51-04:00

Yes. You may ride your bike on the rail trails on either side of the Walkway and bring your bike onto the bridge during Pride in the Sky, please just be mindful of your speed and pedestrians that are around you.

Strollers, rollerblades, rollerskates, and non-electric scooters are also permitted on the Walkway during Pride in the Sky.

Are Pets Allowed on the Walkway Over the Hudson?2024-02-26T18:37:34-05:00

Yes, well behaved pets on a leash are welcome at Pride in the Sky. Pets on a leash are also welcome on parking shuttles.

We also recommend putting something illuminated or glowing on your pet’s collar and/or leash so that they’re easily visible once the sun goes down.

Can I Bring Food or Drinks Onto the Walkway?2024-02-26T18:42:25-05:00

There will be vendors on both sides of the Walkway offering food & non-alcoholic beverages for sale. Any items purchased can be brought onto the Walkway we just ask that you take care of the property and dispose of any garbage in the provided trash receptacles.

Attendees are also welcome to bring their own food and beverages to enjoy during Pride in the Sky.

Please note that no glass of any kind is allowed on the Walkway Over the Hudson.

Can I Walk Across the Walkway Over the Hudson During Pride in the Sky?2024-02-26T18:38:54-05:00

Yes, in fact we encourage it! You may certainly enjoy a walk across the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge from Poughkeepsie to Highland & back again.

Community groups & happenings will be set up on the parks on both the Dutchess and Ulster sides of the Walkway. Make the most of Pride in the Sky by crossing the bridge in order to see them both.

I’ve Never Been to the Walkway Over the Hudson. What Do I Need to Know About Parking & Accessibility?2024-02-26T09:32:42-05:00

Great question! The Walkway Over the Hudson’s website has a full list of things to know about accessing the park including parking, accessibility features, smoking on site & more.

Check out the sweeping views of the Walkway courtesy of this video from the Couple of Men blog.

Will Alcohol Be Available During Pride in the Sky?2024-04-30T22:36:24-04:00

Yes! Bad Seed Hard Cider and City Winery Hudson Valley will have beverage gardens set up as part of the Community Festivals on the Ulster and Dutchess sides of the Walkway, respectively. Please note that all alcohol must be consumed within the demarcated beverage garden and is not allowed on the Walkway Over the Hudson.

The Walkway Over the Hudson is a New York State Park and is subject to all State regulations around alcohol consumption & open containers.

We encourage everyone to explore & enjoy the local bars & restaurants available on both sides of the Walkway before & after the event.

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