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Pride in the Sky2024-04-23T10:46:30-04:00

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

Friday May 17, 2024

6p – 10p

Walkway Over the Hudson

All Ages • Dogs Welcome • Free to Attend

Thank You to Our Community Partners

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

New York State Parks

Register to Attend or Volunteer

Pride in the Sky is free for all attendees. CLICK HERE or use the form below to pre-register now to keep up to date on all of the details as planning gets closer.

Volunteer at Pride in the Sky

As they say, it takes a village. Pride in the Sky will be one of the Hudson Valley’s largest ever Pride celebrations and to pull it off we need your help!

Whether it’s setting up for the event, helping visitors to find their way or being one of the 100+ people that will parade the 500-foot long rainbow flag across the Walkway, if you’re interested in helping out please drop us a line.

Light Up the Night in Rainbow

Rainbow Bridge Lighting

The Walkway’s brand new LED lighting system will have portions of the pathway illuminated in a wash of rainbow light for this first-time Pride celebration on the park.

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, 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.

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 6p – 8p so be sure to arrive early and give yourself time to experience both.

Ulster County (West) Entrance

Dutchess County (East) Entrance

Vendors including Fruition Chocolate Works, Hole in the Wall Donuts 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.

City Winery Hudson Valley will have a beverage garden set up on both sides of the Walkway where alcohol may be purchased and consumed. Please note that alcohol is not permitted on the Walkway and and cannot be taken outside of the demarcated beverage garden.

Live Entertainment for All Ages

I Heart Media will be broadcasting live from the Community Festivals at each end of the Walkway while DJ Ali Gruber spins up a dance party all night long at the center of the Walkway. Be sure to snap a photo and serve a look with one of the locally-sourced featured performers strutting their stuff on the Walk(run)way.

Pride Flag Procession Across the Walkway

At 7:30p, a group of 100+ flag marshals will parade a 15-foot wide, 500-foot long portion of Gilbert Baker’s original 8-color Pride flag from the Dutchess County (east) side of the Walkway over the river to the Ulster County (west) side.

Pride Flag Procession Across the Walkway

At 7:30p, a group of 100+ flag marshals will parade a 15-foot wide, 500-foot long portion of Gilbert Baker’s original 8-color Pride flag from the Dutchess County (east) side of the Walkway over the river to the Ulster County (west) side.

Orchard Disco: PRIDE Along the Hudson Kickoff Edition

Keep the Pride season kickoff vibes going & spend a queer summer night dancing under the stars with the full spectrum of our community featuring DJ Go Go Gadget + Queen Glow Job.

Saturday May 18th @ 6p (Bad Seed Hard Cider Taproom, Highland)

Learn More + Order Tickets

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?2024-04-15T21:33:02-04:00

Yes! City Winery Hudson Valley will have a beverage garden set up as part of the Community Festivals on both sides of the Walkway. 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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