Proud HVNY
Photos from the 2019 Pride Parade in the City of Hudson/HVNY
So, uh, HVNY is gay. Like, the person writing this text and the newsletter, and posting on Instagram/Twitter, etc. I know some of you knew already, and it’s certainly much easier to say nowadays, twenty-something years after coming out in high school. It’s also much easier to celebrate this fact with our friends and neighbors.
Pride celebrations will take place throughout the month of June here in the Hudson Valley, starting with the OG LGBTQ+ parades in Hudson and New Paltz, and (finally), the first ever pride celebration for the Rhinebeck-Red Hook area. See the list of celebrations below + comment or email us if there’s a celebration to add to the list: hello@hvny.info.
2023 Pride of the Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley Pride Kick-Off
Friday, June 2, 2023 at 5pm
Angry Orchard, 2241 Albany Post Road, Walden
Two DJs, a Sunset Cabaret performance by Key West’s live-singing diva Epiphany Get Paid on the back lawn, prizes for Best Pride Picnic Table and Best Pride Blanket. Ages 21-plus.https://outloudhudsonvalley.com
Peekskill Pride LGBTQIA+ Flag Raising
Friday, June 2, 2023 at 6pm
Peekskill City Hall, 840 East Main Street, Peekskill
Out Hudson Pride 2023
Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 2-4pm
City of Hudson
The 14th annual pride parade begins at 7th Street Park and will travel down Warren Street to Front and Promenade Hill. https://columbiacountytourism.org/event/lgbtq-pride-parade-2023/
Poughkeepsie Pride Kick-Off
Saturday, June 3, 2023
6pm Pride Kickoff Dance Party at Reason & Ruckus
8pm Drag Show and Silent Auction
https://www.dutchesspridecenter.org/event-information.html
Stanford Pride Celebration
Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 1-4pm
BangallWorks, Stanfordville
Everyone is invited to enjoy food and refreshments and connect with neighbors and friends. The event will feature an ice cream truck and activities for all. Facebook event page
Westchester County’s 2023 LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Raising
Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 11:30am
Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains
https://www.westchestergov.com/home/all-press-releases/9838-2023-lgbtq-pride-flag-raising
Foreland Pride Lawn Party
Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 11am - 6pm
Foreland, 111 Water Street, Catskill
Wood-fired pizza, frozen drinks, a bounce house, art openings and site-specific installations. https://www.forelandcatskill.com/happenings/foreland-pride-lawn-party
1st Annual Pride Family Picnic
Sunday, June 4, 2023 from noon - 4pm
Opus 40, 356 George Sickle Rd., Saugerties
Performances by the Key of Q, Queer History Drag Bingo, Queer Storytime, and more.
https://opus40.org/event/pride-family-picnic/
Hudson Valley Pride Coalition March and Festival
Sunday, June 4, 2023 from noon - 5pm
Village of New Paltz
The march will step-off at noon at the New Paltz Middle School, followed by a festival in Hasbrouck Park until 5pm.
From Alex(andria) Wojcik, Village of New Paltz Deputy Mayor: “This year’s event is building on the work from the previous two years since the HV LGBTQ Center in Kingston dropped the event without notice during the height of the COVID-19 crisis, leaving our local LGBTQIA+ community with a mere 10 days to organize an entire festival from scratch: thus the Hudson Valley Pride Coalition was born! The still-growing Hudson Valley Pride Coalition consists of various local organizations, community groups, government entities, elected officials, and individuals. There’s room for everyone at this table! If you or your organization wants to join the coalition, please fill out this form: www.outloudhudsonvalley.com/parade. RSVP for the march, or sign-up to volunteer, using the same form.”
Westchester Pride 2023
Sunday, June 4, 2023 from noon - 5pm
Court Street between Martine and Main, White Plains
Emcee Sutton Lee Seymour with special guest Robin Fierce, Vogue legend Benny Ninja, music by Mishti, and a pet parade! https://www.loftgaycenter.org/2023_westchester_pride
Poughkeepsie Pride Parade
Saturday, June 10, 2023 at noon
Parade lines up at 11am at the intersection of Main and Market Street. Festival at Waryas Park beginning at noon. https://www.dutchesspridecenter.org/event-information.html
Yonkers Pride Festival 2023
Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 2-6pm
66 Main Street, Yonkers
Rainbow Run with Fleet Feet
Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 9am
1895 South Road (Route 9), Poughkeepsie
The first Pride Fun Run, themed "running is for everyone," is an un-timed 5K Fun Run (or walk). This is a low-key and fun event and is open to runners and walkers of all levels including beginners and those considering a 5K for the first time. 50-percent of all race fees and 100-percent of all donations will be passed along to the Dutchess Pride Center. More info + sign-up
Rockland Pride
Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 11am - 5pm
Nyack Center, 58 Depew Ave., Nyack
Music from Frankie D and The Boys, David Budway, local drag artists, the crowning of Mx. Rockland County Pride 2023 and more. https://rocklandpridecenter.org/event/rockland-pride-sunday-2023/
Warwick Pride
Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 11am - 4:30pm
Warwick Valley Community Center, 11 Hamilton Ave., Warwick
Free brunch, art, music, henna, followed by the parade led by the Funkrust Brass Band and more. warwickvalleycommunitycenter.org
Rhinebeck-Red Hook’s First Annual Pride
Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 2-5pm
The Episcopal Church of the Messiah, 6436 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck
Food, resources, crafts, Trans Closet of the Hudson Valley, clothing swap, games, music, dancing and more. For more information, call 845-416-2938, or e-mail cwilson@bard.edu https://cce.bard.edu/events/13th-annual-ulstercorps-service-summit-2023
“Wigstock: The Movie”
Wednesday, June 14 at 7pm
Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main Street
Drag performances have been around since the beginning of theatre, most notably in the classic plays of William Shakespeare. But drag was never as fabulous as it was during the New York City extravaganza known as Wigstock, an annual day-long concert featuring music and wild theatrical performances. That famed and notorious showcase of talent was captured in this exhilarating documentary. The film features performances by global sensations RuPaul, Deee-lite, Marc Almond, Lypsinka and Erasure, as well as acts by East Village legends Tabboo!, Mistress Formika, The Dueling Bankheads, Joey Arias and Wigstock co-creator and hostess Lady Bunny.After the screening, there will be a Q&A with performance artist David Ilku, one half of The Dueling Bankheads and a performer at numerous Wigstock shows, starting with the first one in the mid-1980s.
Beacon Queer Liberation March
Friday, June 16, 2023 from 6:30-8:30pm
City of Beacon
facebook.com/BeaconLGBTQ/
Annual Crosswalk Painting
Saturday, June 17, 2023 beginning at 7:30am
Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, 300 Wall Street, Kingston
Bottled water and light refreshments will be on hand along with Pride month swag.
lgbtqcenter.org
Second Annual Kinderhook Pride
June 24, 2023
Kinderhook Village Square
Drag Queen Story Hour, 12-1pm, Kinderhook Library
Parade & Festivities, 1-3pm, Village Square
Pride Pop Up, Kinderhook Bottle Shop
Putnam Pride 2023
Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1pm
Old Town Hall Theater, 67 Main Street, Brewster
putnampride.com
Pride Baseball Game
Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 7:05pm
Heritage Financial Park, 1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls
The Hudson Valley Renegades will take on the Wilmington Blue Rocks (not like that) for a special Pride night. A portion of ticket sales will benefit the Dutchess County Pride Center. It’s also Dollar Dog Thursday ($1 hot dogs) so…https://www.milb.com/hudson-valley/tickets/promotions
