Kingston Pride Parade and Festival held by the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center
THE MARCH
Groups, organizations and businesses are encouraged to March will us. The Hudson Valley Pride March will kick off at 12:00 from the corner of Wall and John Streets, at the Rainbow and Trans crosswalks in front of the Community Center, and will proceed down Wall Street, past our historic County Courthouse, around Old Dutch Church, past the Ulster County Government building and ending at Academy Green. Groups that would like to have a contingent in the March must complete the March registration form. If not part of another contingent, all individuals are welcome and encouraged to march with the Community Center contingent.
THE FESTIVAL
The Kingston Pride Festival will be held on St. James Street between the roundabout and Clinton Avenue from 1:00 to 7:00. The Festival will feature a variety of performers with Veela Peculiar as our emcee, as well as vendors and community groups. Food vendors will include Camp Kingston and Keegan Ales.
VENDORS
A limited number of vendor spaces are still available. Vendors are those businesses and individuals who will be selling merchandise at the Festival. There is a $50 fee. Those wishing to be a vendor must complete the Vendor Registration Form.
COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Community Groups and organizations are welcome to be a part of the Festival. Registration is required, and includes a 10 x 10 space at the Festival. Groups and organizations must supply their own tables, chairs and tents. There is a $50 fee.
T-SHIRTS
The Community Center has created limited edition Kingston Pride t-shirts. These are available prior to and during the Festival. Pre-orders can be placed via the link on this page.
OTHER PRIDE CELEBRATIONS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY
Here in the Valley, it all started with the Hudson Valley Pride March and Festival, which was held in New Paltz for many years. Our community has grown and today, there are Pride celebrations all over the Hudson Valley. You find more information about them via the link on this page. Come out and celebrate with us and with all of the other Prides!
