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    Is There a Host Hotel for Pride Ski Weekend?

    Our host city, Kingston, has lots of hotels available. For a list of those offering special deals to attendees visit Ulster County Tourism's Pride Ski Weekend page and scroll down to the Explore Lodging Deals + Discounts section.

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    If I Don’t Ski or Snowboard Can I Still Attend the Activities at Belleayre Mountain?

    Absolutely! The Pride Ski Weekend activities up on Belleayre Mountain can be enjoyed whether you're hitting the slopes or hanging out in the mountain lodge with friends, food & drinks.For those that aren't skiing or snowboarding but want to enjoy the view, gondola ride tickets are available for purchase.

    Pride Ski Weekend
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    Will Alcohol Be Available During Pride in the Sky?

    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 [...]

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    Can I Bring Food or Drinks Onto the Walkway?

    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 [...]

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    Is My Business Appropriate for BGHV’s Local Directory?

    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 [...]

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    Where Can I See Big Gay Hudson Valley’s Business Directory?

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

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    Is There a Cost to List My Business on Big Gay Hudson Valley?

    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.

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    Are Bikes Allowed on the Walkway Over the Hudson?

    Yes. You may ride your bike on the rail trails on either side of the Walkway and bring your bike onto the bridge during Pride in the Sky, please just be mindful of your speed and pedestrians that are around you. Strollers, rollerblades, rollerskates, and non-electric scooters are also permitted on the Walkway during [...]

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Calling all queer families: Come join us for the f Calling all queer families: Come join us for the first-ever Queer Families Festival @ Pride in the Sky 2026! Presented by Big Gay Hudson Valley and the Dutchess County Pride Center with support from Oakwood Friends School, the festival will fill the Poughkeepsie side of the Walkway with a full afternoon of events for the young (and young at heart).

🗓️ Saturday May 30th • 3p - 6p
📍 Poughkeepsie side of the Walkway Over the Hudson
🎟️ FREE to attend

✨ Drag Story Time with @katarinamirage 
✨ Ice Cream Social Meetup
✨ Family Yoga with @yogahouseny 
✨ Pride Flags Parade Across the Walkway
✨ plus music, arts, crafts, games, and more!

🔗 Get the details at BigGayHudsonValley.com/Pride

#hudsonvalley #iloveny #lgbtqpride #upstategays #gayparents
Big Gay Hudson Valley is PROUD to host our third a Big Gay Hudson Valley is PROUD to host our third annual Pride In The Sky celebration on the Walkway Over the Hudson on Saturday, May 30th from 3p to 10pm! 

2026 Highlights Include:�🎉 Two community festivals on both sides of the Walkway, featuring our first-ever Queer Families Festival, produced in partnership with the Dutchess Pride Center 

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 A procession of two of the world’s largest Pride flags crossing the Walkway 

🪩 A disco dance party 212 ft in the sky above the Hudson River

🎭 Live entertainment from Broadway In Beacon, Andramada and the House of Drama, and more! 

AND IT’S ALL FREE - but we do ask all attendees to register in advance for the event. Why do we ask you to register? It helps us to communication  important information about parking, weather, event schedules and more. 

🔗 All the details at the link in our bio

Cheers to our incredible partners that make Pride In The Sky possible; @hudsonvalleycu @wmchealth @iloveny @q92hv @kissfmhv @walkwayoverthehudson @artsmidhudson @nystateparks @upstatemodernist @destinationdutchess @ulstercountytourism @cdphp @oakwoodfriends @dutchesspride @gilbert_baker_foundation @superiorsounds 

#biggayhudsonvalley #hudsonvalley #iloveny #lgbtqpride
Cheers to the @gaysofhudson for a packed first tim Cheers to the @gaysofhudson for a packed first time gathering! Give them a follow to see what they are up to next. #hudson #hudsonvalley #happyhour
Sultry. Sexy. And a little bit Silly. If you mis Sultry. Sexy. And a little bit Silly. 

If you missed Bronco at Kingston’s Unicorn Bar last Friday, these images captured by local photographer @kaciegotit take you up close and very personal with this cast of bucking broncos as they shook their spring bouquets for the audience! 

If you were there, thank you for supporting live queer entertainment in our very own Hudson Valley queer bar. 

If you missed it - we hope that you join @biggayhudsonvalley for future events. Be sure to give us a follow and sign up at the link in our bio for a weekly event roundup delivered directly to your inbox. 

#biggayhudsonvalley #hudsonvalleygays #upstategays #gayhudsonvalley

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