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Pride in the Sky2025-03-23T10:05:44-04:00

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

Saturday May 17, 2025

4p – 10p

Walkway Over the Hudson

All Ages • Dogs Welcome • Free to Attend

Thank You to Our Community Partners

Pride in the Sky 2025 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

Last year more than 3,000+ kicked off Pride season with us on the Walkway.

Here’s what to expect from Pride in the Sky 2025:

Community Festivals

Two festivals on each side of the Walkway Over the Hudson will feature LGBTQ+ community organizations, food, drinks, entertainment, and more.

Poughkeepsie + Highland, NY

4p – 8p

Pet Pawrade

Get your four-legged family in on the Pride celebration with a Pet Pawrade on the Walkway (prizes for best looks)!

Step off from the Highland side

4:30p – 5:30p

Pride Flag Procession

Two epic pride flags – one Rainbow and one Trans – will parade from each side of the Walkway and meet in the middle.

Poughkeepsie + Highland, NY

6p – 7p

Dancing Under the Stars

After the sun goes down, dancing, drag & live entertainment continue across the Walkway and under the stars.

7p – 10p

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 4p – 8p so be sure to arrive early and give yourself time to experience both.

Vendors including Fruition Chocolate Works and others 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 6p, two groups of flag marshals will step off from each side of the Walkway and parade two of the world’s largest Pride flags to the center of the Walkway.

A 16-foot wide, 500-foot long portion of Gilbert Baker’s original 8-color Pride flag will step off from the Dutchess County (east) side of the Walkway and a 16-foot wide, 125-foot long community-supported & newly created trans pride flag will step off from the Ulster County (west) side of the Walkway.

Pride Flag Procession Across the Walkway

Just before sunset, two groups of flag marshals will step off from each side of the Walkway and parade two of the world’s largest Pride flags to the center of the Walkway.

A 16-foot wide, 500-foot long portion of Gilbert Baker’s original 8-color Pride flag will step off from the Dutchess County (east) side of the Walkway and a 16-foot wide, 125-foot long community-supported & newly created trans pride flag will step off from the Ulster County (west) side of the Walkway.

Live Entertainment for All Ages

New Paltz-based live band The Minorikeys will be performing on the Highland side of the Walkway in the early evening. Be sure to snap a photo and serve a look with Andramada & her House of Drama as they strut their stuff on the Poughkeepsie side of the Walk(run)way.

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 all night long at the center of the bridge.

Spend a Full Day at the Walkway

Enjoy a whole weekend in the Hudson Valley, starting with these Prideful events happening before the Pride in the Sky festival

Start your day off with a rainbow-hued fun run/walk over the Walkway.

Step off from the Highland side

10a • FREE

Tour the multi-generational historic sloop Clearwater and learn about their “Queerwater” LGBTQ+ youth programs.

Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie

10a – 4p • FREE

Grab a seat and take off on a fierce & fabulous adventure as Katarina Mirage hosts Drag Story Time on board the Clearwater.

Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie

1p – 2p • FREE

Register Now

Pride in the Sky is FREE to attend. Pre-register now to stay updated about this year’s event.

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

Are Bikes Allowed on the Walkway Over the Hudson?2024-02-21T18:11:50-05:00

Normally yes, however not during Pride in the Sky. You may ride your bike on the rail trails on either side of the Walkway however no bikes are allowed on the bridge during Pride in the Sky.

Strollers, rollerblades, rollerskates, and non-electric scooters are 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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