Poughkeepsie Pride kicks off with Pride in the Sky 2026

Kick off Pride season on the stunning Walkway Over the Hudson as we light up the night sky in rainbow

Thank You to Our Community Partners

Pride in the Sky 2026 is being made possible thanks to the support of these fabulous organizations. Please consider supporting the organizations that support our LGBTQ+ community.

Each year, thousands of you kick off Pride season with us on the Walkway. Here’s what’s planned for 2026:

Queer Families Festival

Poughkeepsie (East) Landing Park • 3p – 6p

BGHV is partnering with the Dutchess County Pride Center to host an epic all-ages festival packed with arts, crafts, music, food, and drinks – all perfect for the young (and young at heart).

Drag Story Hour with Katarina Mirage • 4p – 5p

Don’t miss the local storytelling legend as she pops up outside the East Pavilion office.

Queer Families Meetup • 5p – 6p

Drop by the ice cream truck and City Winery pop-up bar and connect with local queer families

Pride Community Festival

Highland (West) Landing Park • 3p – 6p

Connect with local organizers and plan out your 2026 Pride Along the Hudson season.

Pride Flag Procession

Poughkeepsie (East) Landing Park • 6:45p

Be part of a signature Pride in the Sky experience as hundreds of volunteers parade gigantic rainbow and trans Pride flags across the Walkway.

Dancing + Drag Under the Stars

Walkway Middle + Highland (West) Landing Park • 7p – 10p

As the sun sets + the glow sticks come out, the food trucks and pop-up bars on the Highland side will keep the party going.

Dancing Under the Stars

Choose your favorite (or try both): DJ Prephab will be spinning vintage disco in the center of the Walkway as DJ GoGo Gadgetthrows down pop mashups on the Highland performance stage.

Live Drag Show • 8p

Local faves Andramada, Katarina Mirage & Bambii slay on the Highland performance stage.

Come join the Mid-Hudson Valley's largest Pride March, returning for its 8th Year!

A powerful expression of love and unity on the waterfront of the Queen City, Poughkeepsie Pride is a March & Festival spread across the City of Poughkeepsie, culminating in the celebration on the banks of the Hudson River.

ABOUT POUGHKEEPSIE PRIDE

Dutchess County Pride Center was the brainchild of five Dutchess County parents who refused to accept the lack of a local LGBTQ+ organization to provide support to their trans children. One of the first events the Center did was the inaugural 2019 PKGO Pride Parade & Festival, starting on historic Market Street in the City of Poughkeepsie and culminating at the beautiful waterfront Waryas Park.

Every June since, Dutchess Pride has continue to host a monthlong celebration of pride and diversity which includes numerous social events throughout Dutchess County. Additional past events have included picnics, get-togethers, fun runs, author's talks, and theatrical performances.

The annual Poughkeepsie Pride March & Festival is always held on the second Saturday in June.