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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 [...]

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 [...]

Any listings submitted for consideration must have a physical presence and/or do business in New York's Hudson Valley or Catskills regions. Business listings will be organized and promoted through three aspects: Location by city and county Category based on the type of business that you are Features such as LGBTQ+ owned, pet-friendly, kid-friendly, etc [...]

To see BGHV's local business directory visit local.biggayhudsonvalley.com.

Nope - uploading a business listing to our directory is free. If you want to get additional exposure for your business you can take advantage of Big Gay Hudson Valley's advertising program.

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. [...]

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 [...]

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.