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Now more than ever, Evergreen Heath will focus its efforts on delivering critical healthcare services to the region’s LGBTQIA2S+ community.”
“As the local LGBTQ+ community faces attacks from all sides, it is more important than ever for every part of our community to come together to be visible and celebrate,” said Jack Kavanaugh, LMSW, executive director for GLYS.
“We thank all our community partners who support our mission, and we look forward to both signature events to celebrate our peers. BIPOC Pride 2025
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Washington Park, 35 Willett St, Albany
June 8 | Capital Pride Parade & Festival
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Washington Park, Albany
Parade, live music, vendors, and community celebration
June 15 | Lavender Hour
6:00 PM | Pride Center of the Capital Region, 332 Hudson Ave, Albany
Casual LGBTQ+ social gathering
June 21 | Albany Pride Bar Crawl
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Multiple locations, Albany
June 21 | Express Yourself: Capital District Latinos Pride Event 2025
12:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Capital District Latinos Center, 160 Central Ave, Albany
June 22 | Saratoga Pride Festival
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | High Rock Park, Saratoga Springs
June 22 | Rainbow Runners Group
6:00 PM | Meet at Pride Center, 332 Hudson Ave, Albany
June 29 | Pride Picnic
12:00 PM | Washington Park, Albany
Family-friendly celebration to close out Pride Month
Syracuse / Central NY
Central NY comes alive this June with tons of lively events including:
May 31 | Syracuse Pride Month Kick-Off
11:00 AM | First Light Flag Raising, City Hall, 233 E Washington St, Syracuse,
9:00 PM | Kick-Off Party, Gilded Club, 415 S Clinton St, Syracuse,
June 8 | Guerrilla Gay Cafe: Pride Edition!
2:00 PM | Kelsey’s Coffee & Friends, 1200 E Genesee St, Syracuse
June 10 | Pride Interfaith Service
7:00 PM | May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, 3800 E Genesee St, Syracuse
June 13 | Syracuse Pride Weekend
5:00 PM | Queer Happy Hour, Salt City Coffee & Bar, 484 S.
Salina St, Syracuse,
7:00 PM | Gay & Lesbian Chorus Summer Concert, May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church, 3800 E Genesee St, Syracuse
June 14 | Syracuse Pride Weekend (cont.)
2:00 PM | Gay & Lesbian Chorus Summer Concert, May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church
12:00 PM | Manlius Pride Festival, Seneca Street Brew Pub, 315 E.
Seneca St, Manlius
June 20 | Pride Kickoff Events
6:00 PM | Pride Picnic, Wolf’s Den, 617 Wolf St, Syracuse
6:30 PM | Kickoff Party, Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor, 310 W. Kirkpatrick St, Syracuse
8:00 PM | Pride After Party, Song and Dance, 115 E Jefferson St, Syracuse
June 21 | Pride Festival & Parade
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Profess Park, Inner Harbor, Syracuse
June 28 | Revolutionary Love Dance Party
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Salt City Coffee & Bar, 484 S.
Salina St, Syracuse
Buffalo / Western NY
Buffalo’s Pride celebrations bring bold energy and community spirit to Western New York.
June 1 | Buffalo Pride Parade
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Begins at Elmwood Ave & Forest Ave, Ends at Elmwood & Allen, Buffalo
June 1 | One Love: Pride Parade After Party
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino, Buffalo
June 7 | Pride Wedding Potluck
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Ol’ Wondermoth, 208 North St Buffalo,
June 8 | Pride in the Park
11:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Memorial Park, 59 Lake St, Hamburg
June 14 | Lockport Pride
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Kenan Center, 433 Locust St, Lockport,
June 28 | Pride at Terminal B
3 PM – 10 PM | Terminal B, Buffalo,
Join us for a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, featuring food and drink, retail vendors, drag and musical performances.
June 28 | Rainbow City Pride
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 101 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls,
Experience the vibrant offerings of Rainbow City Pride with exciting events and community gatherings.
Rochester
Join Rochester as it lights up June with love, inclusion, and unforgettable moments.
July 13 | Pop-Up Pride Day at Seabreeze
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Seabreeze Amusement Park, Rochester
July 14 | ROC Pride Picnic
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Roundhouse Shelter, Genesee Valley Park, Rochester
June 15 | CRISP Annual Pride Party
All Day | CRISP Rochester, Rochester
July 19 | Rochester Pride Parade
11:00 AM | South Avenue, Rochester
July 19 | Rochester Pride Festival
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Highland Park, Rochester
June 20 | RuPaul’s Drag Race Invasion
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Essex, 1048 University Ave, Rochester
June 22 | Drag Me to Brunch
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | The Hideaway, Rochester
June 22 | The Official Pride Bar Crawl
4:00 PM – 11:59 PM | Twisted Tap, Rochester
June 24 | Henrietta Pride Festival
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Henrietta Town Hall, Henrietta
June 26 | Pride Night
6:45 PM | Innovative Field, Rochester
Binghamton / Southern NY
The southern tier is bringing heart this June to celebrate their LGBTQIA+ community.
Parade registration closes Friday, May 9. Our Mission The mission of the Pride Center of Western New York is to work with the community to make Western New York a safe, healthy, and satisfying place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people to live, work, and establish their families. Our Vision The Pride Center envisions an LGBTQ community in which individuals feel safe, secure, and affirmed where they live, work, worship, and play. Now’s the time to celebrate what makes us all unique!” M&T Bank Chief Diversity Officer Glenn Jackson said, “At M&T Bank, we’re on a mission to build a culture of belonging that extends far beyond the walls of our workplaces and out into our communities across Western New York. The Pride Center will be an integrated part of the social fabric of Western New York, nurtured by those we have served. Our Values We pride ourselves in: Sustaining a welcoming community characterized by dignity, inclusivity, and compassion. Advocating for equality and justice for our community. Leveraging our rich history to drive continuous development and strategic adaptation to meet the changing needs of the community. Facilitating empowerment, enrichment, and self-expression in our community. Committing to the advancement of the WNY region as a place where LGBTQ people can thrive. OUR SERVICE AREA The Pride Center serves Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chatauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. The Pride Center is located at 278 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY. Buffalo Pride Week Rebrands to Buffalo Pride to Better Recognize Celebration, Featuring “Now’s the Time” Theme BUFFALO, NY – Buffalo Pride organizers announced today the annual celebration, which includes the Pride Parade and Pride Festival, will be held on Sunday, June 2. “Rebranding to Buffalo Pride better recognizes the celebration throughout the city not only during the month of June, but year-round. Get ready for a month packed with celebration, love, and parties! May 31 | Queens Night Market Pride Month Kick-Off June 1 | New Queens Pride Parade June 18 | Pride Above the Park The theme of this year’s Buffalo Pride Parade is “High Visibility.” Parade participants are encouraged to show up in can’t miss colors that are loud, proud and stand out in a crowd. The annual Buffalo Pride Parade is organized by Evergreen Health Foundation, an affiliate of Evergreen Health, and is presented by Evergreen Health. Buffalo Pride’s mission is to uplift the LGBTQIA2S+ community by raising awareness and providing access to diverse events that bring people together in the spirit of celebration, advocacy and community engagement. This year, Buffalo Pride is pleased to support a new generation of organizers as they reimagine the look and feel of the Pride festival and other events throughout the community. Queer-led community groups including GLYS, Upstate New York Black and Latino Pride, Sober One Six and Intersect: A Pride Arts Festival, produced by Mickey Harmon of the Allentown Association, Jordan Velazquez and Amber Martinez of La Kultura of WNY and Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski will host community-focused events throughout June and beyond. “Evergreen Health is proud to once again present and sponsor the Buffalo Pride Parade,” said Justin Azzarella, chief administrative officer for Evergreen Health. “GLYS is proud to be a part of the transformation, with a new event to follow the parade–prideALIVE: an all-ages family celebration focused on youth in the community. The new name encompasses everything the Buffalo community does to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and organizers will begin to incorporate the new brand, Buffalo Pride, into all promotional materials in 2024. The annual celebration is hosted by Evergreen Health Foundation, an affiliate of Evergreen Health and presented by Evergreen Health and M&T Bank. All profits of the Buffalo Pride Parade support the essential healthcare programs and services that Evergreen Health and its affiliates provide to Western New York’s LGBTQIA2S+ community, in addition to covering costs associated with the Parade’s insurance, security and supplies. For more information, visit https://buffalopride.org/. Below is a list of upcoming events organized by Buffalo Pride and allied groups across Western New York: Buffalo Pride Event: Featured Community Events: Send us a Message!
4:00 PM | 4701 111th St, Corona
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, Queens
6:00 PM | The Rooftop at Deutsche Bank Center
Celebrate Juneteenth and kick off NYC Pride with Deutsche Bank and GLSEN.Event Date/Time Location Organizer Buffalo Pride Parade Sunday, June 1 Step off at the corner of Elmwood Avenue and Forest Avenue; ends near Allen Street Buffalo Pride Event Date Location Organizer Pride Comedy Showcase Wednesday, May 28 Helium Comedy Club Sober One Six Intersect: A Pride Arts Festival Saturday, May 31 26 Allen Street Mickey Harmon; Jordan Velazquez and Amber Martinez, La Kultura of WNY; Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski Buffalo Music Awards: A Tribute to Pop Music Saturday, May 31 Electric City Sober One Six Black & Latino Pride Street Fest Sunday, July 27 Location TBD Upstate New York Black and Latino Pride
June 21 | It’s Giving Brunch: NYC Pride Drag Brunch Fundraiser
11:00 AM | Stella 34 Trattoria
A drag brunch fundraiser supporting NYC Pride initiatives.
June 27 | HERITAGE: The Official NYC Pride Party
4:00 PM | Duggal Greenhouse, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, 11205
A tribute to queer pioneers, featuring performances and celebrations.
June 27 | LadyLand Festival
7:00 PM | Under the K Bridge, Brooklyn,
A queer music festival featuring headliners like Cardi B and FKA Twigs.
June 28 | Youth Pride
12:00 PM | South Street Seaport Museum, Pier 16 & Pier 17
A celebration for LGBTQ+ youth with entertainment and activities.
June 28 | NYC Pride All White Midnight Cruise
11:45 PM | Timeless Yacht, 299 South Street, New York,
A midnight cruise featuring music and dancing.
June 29 | NYC Pride March
11:00 AM | Starts at 26th St & 5th Ave, disperses at 15th St & 7th Ave
One of the world’s largest LGBTQIA+ marches.
June 29 | PrideFest
11:00 AM | Greenwich Village
A street fair featuring vendors, food, and entertainment.
June 29 | RE-UNITED PRIDE 2025
3:00 PM | HK Hall, 605 W.
48th St, New York
NYC Pride’s official womxn event for 2025.
June 29 | Gay & Sober Cruise
7:30 PM | The Piers at Hudson River Park
NYC Pride’s official sober party.
June 29 | POSH at Nebula
10:00 PM – 3 PM | Nebula Nightclub, 135 W 41st St, New York, 10036
An LGBTQIA+ party to close out Pride weekend.
For more Summer Festivals click here. To celebrate. The Buffalo Pride website will remain a community platform to promote the Buffalo Pride Parade in addition to numerous community-led events and celebrations hosted by allied groups across the region throughout June and beyond.
Beginning today, Buffalo Pride participants are welcome to:
More details about Buffalo Pride Parade registration can be found here.
Here a little teaser from last years pride:
BUFFALO, NY – Buffalo Pride announced today the annual Buffalo Pride Parade will be held on Sunday, June 1.
Buffalo Pride’s mission is to uplift the LGBTQ+ community by raising awareness and providing access to diverse events that bring people together in the spirit of celebration, advocacy, and community engagement.
“The outpouring of support from the community during the Buffalo Pride Parade and Festival provides funding for vital resources and services the Pride Center of Western New York offers,” said Kelly Craig, MPA, executive director, Pride Center of Western New York.
As we prepare for Buffalo Pride 2024, now is truly the time for us to deepen our commitment to ensuring Buffalo is an inclusive community that cherishes diversity and fights for equality. Get tickets here.
June 30 | CircuiTea
2:00 PM | Club Lambda, Brooklyn,
The official circuit tea dance of NYC Pride 2025
Long Island
Calling all of Nassau, Suffolk, and even Queens to bring that LI heat to these events this June!
May 30 | Somewhere Over Patchogue
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm| Blue Point Brewing Co., 225 W Main St, Patchogue, 11772
June 8 | Patchogue Pride Parade
12:00 pm| Main Street, from Route 112 west toward Blue Point
June 8 | Fierce & Fabulous: Patchogue Pride Spectacular
4:00 pm| Patchogue Theatre, 71 E Main St, Patchogue
June 8 | Huntington Pride Parade
12:00 pm -1:00 pm| Clinton Ave & Main St to Prime Ave
June 8 | Vendor & Exhibitor Fair
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm| Heckscher Park, Huntington
June 14 | LGBT Youth Prom
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm| LGBT Network Bay Shore Center, 125 Kennedy Dr, Hauppauge
June 22 | North Fork Pride
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm| Main Street, Greenport
Hudson Valley
The Valley is bursting with Pride with a packed line up for the month of June.
May 30 | Romy & Michele’s Pride Kick-Off Dance Party
8:00 PM | Unicorn Bar, 224 Foxhall Ave, Kingston
May 31 | Orchard Disco
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Bad Seed Hard Cider, 43 Baileys Gap Rd, Highland
June 1 | New Paltz Pride March & Festival
All-day| Hasbrouck Park, 15 Mohonk Ave, New Paltz
June 1 | Athens Pride
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM; Athens Riverfront Park, 4 N Water St, Athens
June 5-8 | Kingston Pride
All-day; Uptown Kingston
June 5-29 | The BIG BOLD PRIDE Show
6:30 PM; ASK: Art Society Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston
June 6 | FLOURISH: Inaugural Fundraising Gay-La
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Liberty View Farm, 340 Crescent Ave, Highland
June 7 | Stanford Pride 2025
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Thomases Equestrian, 302 Pumpkin Ln, Clinton Corners
June 7 | Pride Kick-Off at Blue Arrow Farm
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM; 86 Glenwood Rd, Pine Island
June 8 | Warwick Pride Event
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Warwick Valley Community Center, 11 Hamilton Ave, Warwick
June 8 | Woodstock Pride Parade
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM; Woodstock
June 8 | Queer Picnic
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM; Long Dock Park, 23 Long Dock Rd, Beacon
June 12 | BIPOC LGBTQ+ Pride Block Party
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Rockland Pride Center, 28 S.
Franklin St, ack
June 13-15 | Pride Weekend at Omega Institute
8:00 PM – 12:00 AM; 150 Lake Dr, Rhinebeck
June 14 | Poughkeepsie Pride Parade + Festival
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Downtown Poughkeepsie
June 14 | Kinderhook Pride
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM; Kinderhook Village Square, Broad St & Hudson St
June 20-22 | Newburgh Pride
All-day; Newburgh
June 20 | Hudson Pride
All-day; Hudson
June 22 | BeckHook Pride Parade and Festival
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Red Hook Village Hall, 7467 S Broadway, Red Hook
June 27 | Prideful Nights: 80s/90s Throwback Party
6:30 PM; Antho’s Banquet Hall, 76 Co Route 23B, Leeds
Albany / Capital Region
New York’s beautiful capitol shines bright this month with unity and pride!
This is your ultimate guide to navigating Pride events region by region.
June 14 | Pride After Party w/ Fireworks
7:30 PM | Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade, Downtown Binghamton
June 14 | Pride After Party
10:00 PM | Outside Lost Dog, Binghamton
June 20 | Disco Dance Party
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Squiggys Bar, Binghamton
June 26 | Pride Night w/ the Rumbleponies
5:00 PM | Mirabito Stadium, Binghamton
No matter where you are in the state, Pride is alive, thriving, and ready for you to join in the celebration.
Proceeds from the Parade and Festival support Buffalo Pride, in addition to the mission and programming of the Pride Center of Western New York, an affiliate of Evergreen Health.
A list of special guests and performers at the Festival will also be shared soon.
For more information, visit buffalopride.org.
2025 New York State Pride Guide
Pride is finally here and ready to be celebrated all over New York State.
Standing together with the LGBTQ+ community, let’s keep pushing for progress with the urgency of this moment and celebrating our victories along the way.”
“Gathering as one each year for the Buffalo Pride Parade and Festival to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and to embrace our authentic selves creates connection to uplift one another while honoring obstacles overcome and providing opportunities for growth,” said Steve Jagord, director of advancement for Evergreen Health.