FAQ Categories: Pride in the Sky

If you're using a vehicle to get to the Walkway, carpooling is encouraged as thousands of attendees are expected for this event.  Poughkeepsie Side: Free parking near the Poughkeepsie entrance to the Walkway is available in Pulaski Park (170 Washington Street) and along Brookside Avenue between Washington Street and Garden Street. Attendees may also [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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.