Once upon a time, the Hudson Valley had to borrow its Pride. Queer folks packed the car, kissed the cat goodbye, and pointed south to New York City or west to Northampton in search of something that felt like home. But that was then. Now, home shows up for us. The Pride calendar in the Hudson Valley is not just full—it’s overflowing. From Beacon to Catskill, Newburgh to Hudson, the month of June is glitter-drenched, flag-festooned, and unabashedly fabulous.
We’re not talking about one-size-fits-all Pride, either. These events are as local as they are loud—each with its own flavor. Family-friendly park picnics. Stonewall-saluting speeches. Outdoor drag shows, bar crawls, zine fests, queer film nights, bike rides, tea dances, and joyful marches down Main Street. Some are new, others are now local traditions, complete with parade route debates and preferred portable toilet vendors.
And let’s not forget that Pride is protest too—especially in a year where the national tide is turning against LGBTQ+ rights. The visibility, the joy, the sheer presence of our queer and allied neighbors out in the streets is not just a party—it’s a statement.
The Hudson Valley is still a place where love lives, and in June, it lives out loud. Dig out the sunscreen and sequins. There’s a Pride for you, and probably three more you’ll have to miss. What a fabulous problem to have. NB: This is only a partial list—there is much more going on!
Hudson Valley Pride Events
New Paltz Pride
June 1
This is the 21st anniversary year of the historic gay nuptials on the steps of Village Hall. The march steps off at New Paltz Middle School at noon, with festivities in Hasbrouck Park until 5pm.
Athens Pride
June 1
Athens Pride will host its sixth annual Pride flag raising and community gathering on Sunday, June 1 at 5pm at Riverfront Park, located at the foot of Second Street.
Kingston Pride
June 7
The Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center is holding Kingston Pride from 12 to 7pm with food, festivities, and fun.
Stanford Pride
June 7
The 4th annual Stanford Pride event will be held at Thomas Equestrian in Clinton Corners from 1 to 4pm and feature music, food, and an array of activities for all ages.
Woodstock Pride Parade
June 8
Woodstock Pride’s parade will step off from the Comeau property at 1pm and process to Colony, where a post-parade bash MC’d by Chris Wells includes DJs, bands, stilt walkers, and a variety of other performers.
Warwick Pride
June 8
Warwick Community Center will host their annual family friendly Pride Day: Loud & Proud from 11am to 5pm. At 1:30pm the Pride Parade departs from the Community Center led by Funkrust Brass Band and processes to Veterans Memorial Park for performances and celebration.
Pride Weekend at Omega Institute
June 13-15
Showcasing LGBTQIA+ faculty of global renown, this weekend offers 10 workshops centered on queer storytelling, embodied empowerment, activist art, bold leadership, radical self-love, rewilding the imagination, gender and sexuality exploration, and spiritual nourishment.
June 14
Poughkeepsie Pride Parade
The city’s annual pride parade will start at noon and march down Main Street to Waryas Park, where festivities will feature vendors, performances, and community booths.
June 14
Putnam Pride
The 6th annual Putnam Pride kicks off at 1pm with a rally at the Putnam County Historic Courthouse in Carmel , followed by vendors, food, and celebration at Veterans Memorial Park with hosts Angel Elektra and Shay D’Pines.
Beacon Pride
June 15
Queer Family Network will host Beacon Pride at The Yard from 1 to 5 pm, with arts, music, food, community tables and emphasis on family.
OutHudson Pride Parade and Festival
June 21
OutHudson’s 15th annual Pride theme is “There’s No Place Like Home.” There’ll be festival programming, vendors, and performances throughout the day in addition to the parade, which kicks off at 2pm from 7th Street Park.
BeckHook Pride Parade
June 22
BeckHook Pride will take to the streets of the Village of Red Hook for a Pride Parade, starting at 10 am. A celebration in the village’s municipal lot will follow, with music, performance, face painting, and light refreshments.
Pride on the Green
June 21
Safe Harbors of the Hudson is producing its second annual Pride on the Green in Newburgh from 11am to 4pm, hosted by Andramada and includes music and dancing.
Peekskill Pride
June 28
The 5th annual Family Pride in the Park at Pugsley Park from 2 to 6pm features crafts and games, music, pet photos, drag queen story time, and performances.
This article appears in June 2025.
