Events Calendar
Rainbow Prom
A Prom for LGBTQ+ teens and allies. Come be yourself and enjoy an evening of fun and dancing. Co-hosted by Dutchess County Pride Center & Leaders by Choice.
No fee | RSVP Required | Ages 13-18 Only
Walk-ins are welcome!
Rainbow Prom is Friday May 15, 2026 from 7 - 10pm at:
Location Provided Upon RSVP
What’s In Store:
A welcoming and affirming LGBTQ+ Prom for queer teens and allies to show up and show out in formal wear that makes them feel like themselves.
Event is free of charge.
How to RSVP & If We Need to Cancel:
You must RSVP to hello@dutchesspride.org with a copy of your school ID to get location information.
Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a group.
Rainbow Crosswalk Painting: Part 1
Rainbow Crosswalk Painting: Part 1
Help Dutchess Pride paint the town rainbow! We will be painting two highly visible and central crosswalks; one in the City of Poughkeepsie and one in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Join us as we start with the crosswalk just outside the front doors of the center.
No cost | RSVP ASAP! | Family-friendly
We’re supplying the paint and the refreshments, just bring yourself in your best painting attire.
While an RSVP is not required, we ask that you please email hello@dutchesspride.org so we know to expect you!
We’re meeting on May 29th from 6:00pm-7:30pm at:
Dutchess County Pride Center | 766 Main Street | Poughkeepsie
Event Details:
We supply the paint, brushes, and supplies
We might spill some paint! Please wear clothes/shoes that you don’t mind getting a little messy
A part of Poughkeepsie Pride & Dutchess Pride Month: our monthlong, countywide celebration of queerness.
All ages and abilities are welcome
Please be advised this is an evening outdoor event. If you are sensitive to heat or sunlight, please take precautions
Poughkeepsie Pride Month:
See what else we have in store for 2026 here!
About Us:
Poughkeepsie Pride was first created in 2019 by Dutchess County Pride Center (DCPC), and has grown every year since. We’ve gone from just the Pride march in June to a host of activities across the county.
DCPC offers monthly social and support groups for members of the LGBTQ+ Community
If We Need to Change or Cancel:
Re-schedulings and Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts (Facebook & Instagram) and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a Dutchess Pride Month event.
Pride In The Sky
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.
Rainbow Crosswalk Painting: Part 2
Rainbow Crosswalk Painting: Part 2
Help Dutchess Pride paint the town rainbow! We will be painting two highly visible and central crosswalks; one in the City of Poughkeepsie and one in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Join us as we finish with the crosswalk on lower Main Street just outside Zeus Brewing Company.
No cost | RSVP ASAP! | Family-friendly
We’re supplying the paint and the refreshments, just bring yourself in your best painting attire.
While an RSVP is not required, we ask that you please email hello@dutchesspride.org so we know to expect you!
We’re meeting on May 31st from 9:00am-12:00pm at:
Main & N/S Bridge Streets | Poughkeepsie
Event Details:
We supply the paint, brushes, and supplies
We might spill some paint! Please wear clothes/shoes that you don’t mind getting a little messy
A part of Poughkeepsie Pride & Dutchess Pride Month: our monthlong, countywide celebration of queerness.
All ages and abilities are welcome
Please be advised this is an morning outdoor event. If you are sensitive to heat or sunlight, please take precautions
Poughkeepsie Pride Month:
See what else we have in store for 2026 here!
About Us:
Poughkeepsie Pride was first created in 2019 by Dutchess County Pride Center (DCPC), and has grown every year since. We’ve gone from just the Pride march in June to a host of activities across the county.
DCPC offers monthly social and support groups for members of the LGBTQ+ Community
If We Need to Change or Cancel:
Re-schedulings and Cancellations will be posted primarily on the Pride Center’s social media accounts (Facebook & Instagram) and here on our website. Please contact us directly if you have questions about a Dutchess Pride Month event.
Hudson Valley Renegades Pride Night
Pride Baseball Night with the Hudson Valley Renegades
Dutchess Pride is taking over the Hudson Valley Renegades stadium for an evening of sports Pride! Swing on over to Heritage Financial Park to catch the Hudson Valley Renegades — the High-A affiliate of the New York Yankees — as they battle their rivals in the South Atlantic League in 2026!
The Renegades play 66 home games at Heritage Financial Park from April through September, and each one features its own unique promotional theme.
Prices vary | Tickets required| Family-friendly
Hudson Valley Renegades vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Pride Night is Wednesday, June 10th from 6:35pm-9:05pm at:
Heritage Financial Park | 1500 NY-9D | Wappingers Falls
Event Details:
We’ll have our own section of Heritage Financial Park dedicated to DCPC
Tickets are available to purchase through the Renegades
A part of Poughkeepsie Pride & Dutchess Pride Month: our monthlong, countywide celebration of queerness.
All ages and abilities are welcome
Please be advised this is an evening outdoor event. If you are sensitive to heat or sunlight, please take precautions
Poughkeepsie Pride Month:
See what else we have in store for 2026 here!
About Us:
Poughkeepsie Pride was first created in 2019 by Dutchess County Pride Center (DCPC), and has grown every year since. We’ve gone from just the Pride march in June to a host of activities across the county.
DCPC offers monthly social and support groups for members of the LGBTQ+ Community
Poughkeepsie Pride 2026
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.
Free Film at the Bardavon - The Incredibly True Story of Two Girls in Love
Free Film: The Incredibly True Story of Two Girls in Love
Dutchess Pride is proud to partner with the Bardavon 1869 Opera House to host a FREE screening of the 1995 cult classic romantic comedy The Incredibly True Story of Two Girls in Love.
About the Film:
Starring Laurel Holloman (“Randy”) and Nicole Ari Parker (“Evie”), The Incredibly True Story of Two Girls in Love is an adventurous and charming love story between two teens of different social and economic backgrounds who find themselves experiencing the travails of first love. Maria Maggenti directed.
No cost | Tickets required| Rated R
Pride Night is Friday, June 26th from 7:00pm-9:05pm at:
The Bardavon Theatre | 35 Market St | Poughkeepsie
Event Details:
This move is Rated R
No pre-registration necessary
(FREE) Tickets will be handed out at the door
We’ll have the entire historic Bardavon for the event
A part of Poughkeepsie Pride & Dutchess Pride Month: our monthlong, countywide celebration of queerness.
Poughkeepsie Pride Month:
See what else we have in store for 2026 here!
About Us:
Poughkeepsie Pride was first created in 2019 by Dutchess County Pride Center (DCPC), and has grown every year since. We’ve gone from just the Pride march in June to a host of activities across the county.
DCPC offers monthly social and support groups for members of the LGBTQ+ Community
Event Archive
Check out all the previous events that the Pride Center has done!