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Tonight @ 5pm - Armory Studios NY - 125 Washington Ave, SchenectadyGet ready to shine at Alt Prom 2026—an unforgettable ...
06/20/2026

Tonight @ 5pm - Armory Studios NY - 125 Washington Ave, Schenectady

Get ready to shine at Alt Prom 2026—an unforgettable Red Velvet experience for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies! Join us under the lights at Armory Studios NY for a night of community, celebration, and music as you’ve never heard it before.

✨ This year’s Alt Prom features a Silent Disco experience where each attendee will receive a pair of wireless headphones and choose their own beat as our live DJ spins multiple dance channels throughout the night. Move, groove, or chill. It's your prom, your way.

🎟️ Tickets are just $10. Space is limited, and registration is required—so reserve your spot early to secure your headphones and place on the dance floor.
https://capitalpridecenter.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=/portal/events/43743

💡 Headphones provided. Come dressed to express and ready to dance in a welcoming, affirming space where everyone belongs.

Limited sponsored tickets are available by request.
Please send an email to: [email protected]

Sponsored by: Pride Center of the Capital Region, In Our Own Voices, Schenectady Pride, and Armory Studios NY






A huge heartfelt thanks to ALL of our sponsors who helped us make our largest PrideFest and parade ever such a rousing s...
06/19/2026

A huge heartfelt thanks to ALL of our sponsors who helped us make our largest PrideFest and parade ever such a rousing success. Simply being with us, marching with us, volunteering, or manning tables at our information area said everything about how much you care for our community and its members.

Your generous donations literally made this day possible, and we could not have done it without you. From Hannaford and Regeneron and everyone in between, whether your gift was the smallest or the largest, you helped us to reach over thirty thousand people and show them the love, visibility and respect they deserve. In a time when it seems the world is working overtime to try to deny the very existence of members of our community, your presence and support shout loud and clear that they are here, that you see them, and they will not disappear on your watch — not here in the Capital Region or beyond.

We thank you and hope our entire community will support your businesses with the same generosity and care you've shown us.

With love and deep gratitude,

Deb Vincent
President
Pride Center of the Capital Region

After an amazing weekend of PRIDE, we are giving our staff a well-deserved break!Our office will be closed from Monday, ...
06/18/2026

After an amazing weekend of PRIDE, we are giving our staff a well-deserved break!

Our office will be closed from Monday, June 15th - Friday, June 19th.

Don't forget this Saturday is the Alt Prom 2026 - The Red Velvet Ball hosted in partnership with In Our Own Voices, Schenectady Pride, and Armory Studios NY

Groups are running this week, with the exception of Friday's Youth Group, which has been cancelled for this week.

06/18/2026

Alt Prom: The Velvet Ball 🪩

We're excited to once again partner with the Pride Center of the Capital Region for the annual Alt Prom, an event they have proudly hosted for over 21 years!

For young people under the age of 19: Join us for a fun-filled and affirming evening for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies.

This year's Red Velvet Ball draws inspiration from Y2K alternative culture, featuring emo, pop-punk, and alternative hits alongside today’s favorites. Centered on creativity, self-expression, and connection, this is a space rooted in community, joy, and freedom. Come celebrate as your full self!

🎟️ Get your ticket here: https://capitalpridecenter.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F43743

Saturday, June 20 | 5-8pm | Armory Studios - 125 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY

This week's Friday Youth group is cancelled, but we'll be back next week, recharged! Seeing you next week!
06/18/2026

This week's Friday Youth group is cancelled, but we'll be back next week, recharged! Seeing you next week!

As we head into a weekend filled with love and community revelry, let us remember the fallen from Pulse and all those wh...
06/13/2026

As we head into a weekend filled with love and community revelry, let us remember the fallen from Pulse and all those who've come before us.

A huge shout out to our sponsors! Thank you for your support! Your support makes not just the amazing Capital Pride Para...
06/12/2026

A huge shout out to our sponsors! Thank you for your support! Your support makes not just the amazing Capital Pride Parade and festival possible, but all of the work of the Pride Center of the Capital Region! We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday! Thank you for helping us in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community year round with free mental health services, weekly and monthly support groups, special events, training, outreach programs and more. For more information on the Parade and Festival, please visit https://www.518capitalpride.com/.

You asked for it, we got it! This year, we will have dedicated handicap parking available at the Thurlow Terrace Parkin...
06/12/2026

You asked for it, we got it! This year, we will have dedicated handicap parking available at the Thurlow Terrace Parking Lot - and there's a dedicated shuttle to get y'all to the festival grounds!

We are so happy to be able to provide this improved service for folks who need it!

Shuttle express provided thanks to June Farms.

Note, there is no parking available in the park at all during the festival, and this is the only dedicated area available. Spaces are first come first served, and you must show a handicap access card to utilize the space.

Get ready to shine at Alt Prom 2026—an unforgettable Red Velvet experience for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies! Join us under ...
06/11/2026

Get ready to shine at Alt Prom 2026—an unforgettable Red Velvet experience for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies! Join us under the lights at Armory Studios NY for a night of community, celebration, and music as you’ve never heard it before.

✨ This year’s Alt Prom features a Silent Disco experience where each attendee will receive a pair of wireless headphones and choose their own beat as our live DJ spins multiple dance channels throughout the night. Move, groove, or chill. It's your prom, your way.

🎟️ Tickets are just $10. Space is limited, and registration is required—so reserve your spot early to secure your headphones and place on the dance floor.
https://capitalpridecenter.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=/portal/events/43743

💡 Headphones provided. Come dressed to express and ready to dance in a welcoming, affirming space where everyone belongs.

Limited sponsored tickets are available by request.
Please send an email to: [email protected]

Sponsored by: Pride Center of the Capital Region, In Our Own Voices, Schenectady Pride, and Armory Studios NY






Address

1 Rapp Road Suite 1
Albany, NY
12203

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8:30pm

Telephone

+15184626138

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