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The First-Annual Jingle Bell Dash
All new for 2024, BGHV and the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center have partnered to present the Hudson Valley’s first-annual Jingle Bell Dash in Uptown Kingston on Saturday, December 7th at 9am.
Inspired by events like Provincetown’s Jingle Bell Run (pictured) and Albany’s Santa Speedo Sprint, attendees are encouraged to strip down – or dress up – in their own creative and festive holiday looks for this fun run through the streets of Kingston to raise funds in support of the youth programs of the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center.
Too shy to run? Join us as a spectator that morning to cheer on the participants! Spectators are encouraged to dress in their holiday finest and gather along the route and cheer on those dashing through Uptown Kingston.
The two best looks for the Jingle Bell Dash will each win a pair of VIP tickets to see A John Waters Christmas on Monday, December 16th at the Old Dutch Church. Will you take home Best Use of Jingle Bells or Most Holiday Spirited?
Route + Schedule
8AM – PRE-DASH WARM UP
The Hotel Kinsley (301 Wall Street) will host a pre-dash warm up offering Espresso Martinis, hot cider (with or without spirits) & happy hour beer & wine to Dashers that want to build up their liquid courage. All Dashers will also receive a 20% off coupon for brunch after the Dash.
The Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center (300 Wall Street) will be open to gather & stash any outer clothing layers you may want to strip off for the dash.
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9AM – LINE UP
Dashers will gather in the Rainbow Crosswalk outside The Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center (300 Wall Street) to prepare for the dash. The Dash route will take participants down Wall Street, across Front Street, up Fair Street, across Main Street and back down Wall Street to the Rainbow Crosswalk.
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9:15AM – KICK OFF
The Jingle Bell Dash kicks off! The route is approximately 1/2 mile (approximate walking time is 10 minutes).
All streets on the dash route will be closed to car traffic from 8am – 10am on the day of the Jingle Bell Dash.
Dash, Watch or Donate – Register Now
Registration for the Jingle Bell Dash is a $25 donation with funds raised going to benefit the youth programs of the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center.
Free dash registration (“Dash Gratis”) is available – no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Dogs, kids and families welcome.
