Celebrate PRIDE month and the full spectrum of our community with BGHV’s annual round-up of festivals and events happening each weekend up & down the Hudson River Valley.

Huge thanks to Mischief Mates (@mischiefmates) for the graphic support with this year’s Pride in the Sky t-shirt design and Pride Along the Hudson cover art – check them out at MischiefMates.com.

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Trans Lounge ( PRIDE KICK OFF PARTY)

Trans Lounge is a space created for us by us where trans and nonbinary people can come together, feel safe, be seen, and celebrate freely. It’s about community, joy, and real connection, whether you’re here to relax, dance, or just exist without explanation. This is our space to show up fully and unapologetically.
Thursday May 21st
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Rockland Pride Center
28 S. Franklin St, Nyack, NY 10960

Pleasantville Pride 2026

Pleasantville Pride is back. Join us May 30 for an afternoon of community, celebration, and joy as we come together to celebrate Pride Month.
Saturday May 30th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Emanuel Lutheran Church
197 Manville Road, Pleasantville, NY

Pride In The Sky 2026 Hike @ Franny Reese Park

Join the Palisades Park Conservancy and our friends at Queer Walks and Hikes for an easy 5 mile hike before the start of Pride In The Sky!
Saturday May 30th
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Walkway Over the Hudson
61 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Pride in the Sky 2026

Kick off Pride season on the stunning Walkway Over the Hudson as we light up the night sky in rainbow.
Saturday May 30th
3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Walkway Over the Hudson
61 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Queer Families Festival @ Pride In The Sky 2026

BGHV and the Dutchess County Pride Center invite all Queer Families to gather, connect, and learn about resources in our communities during the first-ever Queer Families Festival at Pride In The Sky.
Saturday May 30th
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Walkway Over the Hudson
61 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Annual Pride Picnic

Come hang out with us for a laid-back afternoon by the river celebrating Pride, queer joy, and community. This is an all-ages, sober-friendly picnic where you can relax, meet new people, play games, share food, and just enjoy being together outside.
Saturday June 6th
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park
23 Long Dock Rd, Beacon, NY 12508

Hudson Valley Pride March & Kingston Pride Festival

Kick off Pride Month with us! The Hudson Valley Pride March steps off from the Community Center and heads to Academy Green, uptown Kingston's historic green space and home to this year's Kingston Pride Festival.
Saturday June 6th
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Academy Green Park
238 Clinton Ave, Kingston, NY 12401

STANFORD NY PRIDE 2026

Since 2022, Stanford Pride has been celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Come join the festivities!
Saturday June 6th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
BANGALLWORKS
97 Hunns Lake Rd, Stanfordville, NY 12581

Pride 2026: Love Will Save the Day [Kingston]

Key of Q, the LGBTQ+ and allied a cappella chorus of the Hudson Valley, celebrates its 10th anniversary with Love Will Save the Day, a Hudson Valley Pride tour bringing concerts to the region this June.
Saturday June 6th
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center
300 Wall St, Kingston, NY 12401

AUTHENTIC: The Kingston Pride Party!

AUTHENTIC: The Kingston Pride Party is BACK! Come kickoff this year's Pride all night long at Unicorn Bar 🔥
Saturday June 6th
9:00 pm
Unicorn Bar
224 Foxhall Ave, Kingston, NY 12401

Pride 2026: Love Will Save the Day [Newburgh]

Key of Q, the LGBTQ+ and allied a cappella chorus of the Hudson Valley, celebrates its 10th anniversary with Love Will Save the Day, a Hudson Valley Pride tour bringing concerts to the region this June.
Sunday June 7th
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Community Concerts of Calvary
120 South St, Newburgh, NY 12550

Yonkers Annual LGBTQIA+ Flag Raising Ceremony

Join Yonkers Pride for the annual LGBTQIA+ Flag Raising at City Hall’s Unity Fountain, celebrating pride, visibility, and community. All are welcome!
Friday June 12th
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
The Unity Fountain at Yonkers City Hall
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701

Stonewall Inn Piano Bar Pop Up

Come experience the Stonewall Inn Piano Bar Pop-Up, Step into your most fabulous self at our sponsor Senate Garage’s stunning private venue in Kingston. Entry includes unlimited beer, sponsored by Hudson Brewing, cocktails sponsored by Albany Vodka and of course, wine dahling! Enjoy a grazing table full of goodies (GF/Vegan options available) while you experience the best of the best live music performances and peruse the incredible array of silent auction items.
Friday June 12th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Senate Garage
4 N Front St, Kingston, NY 12401

Poughkeepsie Pride

Come join the Mid-Hudson Valley's largest Pride March, returning for its 8th Year! A powerful expression of love and unity on the waterfront of the Queen City, Poughkeepsie Pride is a March & Festival spread across the City of Poughkeepsie, culminating in the celebration on the banks of the Hudson River.
Saturday June 13th
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dutchess County Pride Center
766 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Catskill Pride!

Catskill Pride festival and march at Elliot Park in Catskill, including vendors, speakers, performers, and more!
Saturday June 13th
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Elliot Park
Catskill, NY 12414

A Lick & A Promise: Big Pride Hoedown!

Grab your cowboy hats and boot-scoot over to Taconic Ridge Farm for A Lick & A Promise: Big Pride Hoedown 2026—Hudson Valley’s must-attend Pride event of the season!
Saturday June 13th
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Taconic Ridge Farm
2846 NY-23, Hillsdale, NY 12529

Warwick NY Pride Event

Warwick’s family-friendly LGBTQ+ Pride event!
Sunday June 14th
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Park Pavilion
Forester Avenue, Warwick, NY 10990

Woodstock NY Pride Parade

1:00 PM, Parade step off from the Comeau Property, march with us to the Colony for an afternoon of free music, entertainment, dancing and rainbow fun!
Sunday June 14th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Comeau Property
95 Comeau Drive, Woodstock, NY 12498

Grill Out & Proud

¡De vuelta por demanda popular! Únete a tus vecinos y conoce a amistades de siempre y nuevas en la TERCERA PARRILLADA ANUAL DE ORGULLO DE NEWBURGH en el patio trasero. Trae a un amigo, algo para asar, un acompañamiento para compartir o una bebida. Este año contaremos con la presencia celestial de NOGA y Lila Blue, cantautoras que te dejarán flotando en nubes de amor. ¡Con un set de apertura y el DEBUT de Guilt Trippers! La entrada es GRATIS. Se aceptan donaciones (efectivo o Venmo en el lugar) para apoyar a los artistas. ¡Ven cuando quieras después de las 4 p. m.! ¡La parrilla estará caliente y las bebidas bien frías! La música en vivo comienza a las 7 p. m. La ubicación es 12 Central Ave en la Ciudad de Newburgh. Ten en cuenta que esta es una residencia privada. Hay estacionamiento disponible en las calles cercanas; prepárate para caminar una o dos cuadras. Accesibilidad: El acceso vehicular permanecerá abierto para quienes necesiten estacionamiento accesible. El patio trasero es de césped, pero está al mismo nivel que la entrada para facilitar el acceso. Ponte en contacto si tienes necesidades adicionales y haremos todo lo posible por acomodarlas. ¡Nos vemos allí! Todas las personas son bienvenidas
Sunday June 14th
4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Newburgh

Pride 2026: Love Will Save the Day [Beacon]

Key of Q, the LGBTQ+ and allied a cappella chorus of the Hudson Valley, celebrates its 10th anniversary with Love Will Save the Day, a Hudson Valley Pride tour bringing concerts to the region this June.
Friday June 19th
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508

Pride 2026: Love Will Save the Day [New Paltz]

Key of Q, the LGBTQ+ and allied a cappella chorus of the Hudson Valley, celebrates its 10th anniversary with Love Will Save the Day, a Hudson Valley Pride tour bringing concerts to the region this June.
Saturday June 20th
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Redeemer Lutheran Church
90 NY-32, New Paltz, NY 12561

OutHudson Pride Festival & Parade 2026

The Pride Parade kicks off at 2pm on Saturday, June 20 from 7th Street Park, making its way down historic Warren Street and culminating at Promenade Hill Park for a festival filled with local vendors, educational resources, alcohol, and celebration. Throughout the weekend, Hudson transforms into a vibrant destination where decadence and escapism reign, inviting you to dance, connect, and celebrate love in all its forms. Whether you're a local or visiting for the first time, come be part of a joyful, inclusive weekend that uplifts LGBTQ+ voices and brings the entire community together!
Sunday June 21st
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hudson, NY
Hudson, NY 12534

BIPOC PRIDE COOKOUT

Join us for a powerful rally, free food, live DJ, a voguing show, and a drag show that brings the energy all night long. This is a space to connect, uplift, and honor our BIPOC LGBTQ family. All are welcomed. Eat. Dance. Serve. Repeat.
Thursday June 25th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Keep the Pride Vibes Going with BGHV’s Orchard Disco

Orchard Disco: Independence Weekend 2026

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the full spectrum of our community as stars + the beats of DJ Bright Light Bright Light fill the night sky.

Friday July 3rd (Bad Seed Hard Cider, Highland)

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