Schenectady Pride

06/11/2026

Check out this amazing event on June 20th for our youth!

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

06/09/2026

To all of the amazing performers, vendors, volunteers, and festival attendees, we want to say thank you. Thank you for making our 2026 Schenectady Pride festival such a huge success!

To our performers, y'all didn’t just entertain, you showed up, brought your full selves, and gave this community something really special. The energy, the creativity, and the passion you shared on that stage made a real impact.

Because of everyone, our 2026 Schenectady Pride Festival was filled with joy, connection, and unforgettable moments, and that kind of experience stays with folk, and it means more than any words can capture.

We are truly grateful for the time, talent, and heart everyone gave to Schenectady Pride. THANK YOU ALL for being part of it and for helping make Pride such a powerful celebration for our LGBTQIA+ community.

Remember, WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!

HUGE KUDOS to Molly Trembley for capturing these beautiful moments being featured by Times Union's SEEN:
https://www.timesunion.com/seen/article/seen-schenectady-pride-festival-2026-22295887.php

Schenectady Pride is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community in Schenectady and throughout the Capital Region. Learn more at SchenectadyPride.org.

06/05/2026

Vibe out with us andKandy Muse tomorrow! Party starts at 2pm! Schenectady Pride Festival 2026

06/05/2026

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Thank you to Schenectady County! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We’re proud to recognize Schenectady County as a Rainbow Sponsor of Schenectady Pride! Your support helps make Pride possible and strengthens our community.

Thank you for your generosity and for supporting Schenectady Pride with the Schenectady County Legislature Arts & Culture Development Grant!
We’re grateful to have you standing with us.
Thank You!

06/05/2026

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Shoutout to our amazing Gold Sponsors of Schenectady Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Your support helps bring Pride to life and strengthens our community in such meaningful ways!

Because of you, we’re able to create a celebration that is inclusive and brings joy to so many in the community.

We are truly grateful to have you standing with us.
Thank you for helping make this all possible!

Waterworks Pub
Ellis Medicine

06/05/2026

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Shoutout to our amazing Silver Sponsors of Schenectady Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Your support helps bring Pride to life and strengthens our community in such meaningful ways!

Because of you, we’re able to create a celebration that is inclusive and brings joy to so many in the community.

We are truly grateful to have you standing with us.
Thank you for helping make this all possible!

Alliance for Positive Health
Frog Alley Brewing
Ferrari's Ristorante

06/05/2026

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Shoutout to our amazing Bronze Sponsors of Schenectady Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Your support helps bring Pride to life and strengthens our community in such meaningful ways!

Because of you, we’re able to create a celebration that is inclusive and brings joy to so many in the community.

We are truly grateful to have you standing with us.
Thank you for helping make this all possible!

Emmanuel Friedens Church
Amy Aldrich - State Farm Insurance Agent
Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery New York
T-Mobile
DJ Rvmba (Sonia Sandoval)
DJ Loki Events (Anne Nelson)

06/05/2026

Less than 2 days away!
Will we see you there?

Schenectady Pride is back, and we are excited to kick off Pride celebrations across the Capital Region on Saturday, June 6th. Our vibrant festival will feature live entertainment, vendors, community tables, and a special appearance by Kandy Muse from RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 13, and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, Season 8.

Vendors, music, fun, and all your best friends in one place to celebrate PRIDE! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Date: June 6th
Time: 2 - 5 pm
Where: Gateway Plaza (12 State St., Schenectady)

Gracing the Schenectady Pride stage this year:
Desiree Lues-Pussay
Ricky Haggerty Knight-Addams
Zarria A Davenport
Regina Sapphire
JJ's Okay
Kimono Dragon
Ladie SeanZia
Bobby Meeson
SAIINT2II
Fenix Fox
The Hunter (Thedragqueen Hunter)
Mysty Phoenix (Daniel Lajeunesse)
Star Gaga - Lady Gaga Impersonator
Amanduh Brown (Christopher Church)
Opal Essence
Sherri Love (James Shear)
Lexxi Pro

*** Something new to our stage and exciting, directly following our festival will be Corgi Pride, run by NYS Capital Region Corgi Events ***
Everyone loves a corgi... but these corgis will be strutting their Corgi Pride and hoping for your votes to win a Corgi Pride basket! Stick around after 5pm and vote for the best-dressed Corgi!

Schenectady Pride is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community in Schenectady and throughout the Capital Region. Learn more at SchenectadyPride.org.

06/04/2026

The party starts tomorrow Frog Alley Brewing! Free party 7-10pm featuring an all lady dj lineup!

Happy Pride Schenectady!

Discover Schenectady
Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation
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06/03/2026

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Thank you to T-Mobile! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We’re proud to recognize T-Mobile as a Bronze Sponsor of Schenectady Pride!

Your support helps make Pride possible and strengthens our community.
We’re grateful to have you standing with us.
Thank You!