Collar City Pride

10/15/2026

Crafty Qu**rs Unite!

Collar City Pride joins forces with the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region and its Craft Closet to offer biweekly craft nights!

The YWCA’s Craft Closet is fully stocked with all you could want or need to meet your q***r crafting desires! Painting, drawing, coloring, knitting, felt art, and so much more!

This group is open to all 18+ LGBTQIA2S+ adults who want to be in community and make fun arts and crafts! This is free to all, but donations are welcome to help keep the community craft closet stocked.

Taking place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, starting November 5th, at the YWCA (21 1st. St., Troy) from 7 - 8:30 p.m., and meant to be used like a drop-in space, with folks welcome to drop in anytime throughout the group times.

Please note that admission after 8:15pm won’t be allowed to respect our volunteers’ time.

Stay tuned for special themed gatherings and don’t forget to spread the word!

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10/14/2026

Did you know Collar City Pride has merch!

If you missed us at Pride - you can snag all our merch on our website (collarcitypride.org) or via the link in our bio.

Whether Auntie Sam is your jam or you’d love to spread the word that q***r joy lives in Troy - we have something for you!

Pictured here is both our amazing board member and designer of the infamous Auntie Sam design you see on the shirt here Nell Shanahan

***rjoylivesintroy ***rjoy

10/14/2026

Aging Together: A Q***r Intergenerational Forum is intended for LGBTQIA2S+ community members over the age of 18, service providers for LGBTQ+ older adults, and those who serve the q***r community at large.

The event will feature a welcome reception with food and beverages and several local resource tables available to peruse.

We will then host our intergenerational roundtable discussion and meal, facilitated by local community members discussing ways for q***r young adults and q***r elders to better work together.

Transportation is available for those living in Rensselaer County who are 55+. You must RSVP by November 6th to utilize transportation.

This event is hosted by Collar City Pride and the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern NY, with collaboration from the Rensselaer County Department of Aging and Eddy’s Alzheimer’s

This forum will be held Thursday, November 12th from 5-7:30pm at the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region (21 1st. St Troy, NY).

RSVP LINK IN BIO

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Collar City Pride hosted its 3rd annual Pride Festival at William D. Chamberlain Riverfront Park on Saturday afternoon in Troy.

10/12/2026

Collar City Pride celebrated its 3rd annual Pride festival on Saturday, featuring food, performers, and various vendors for attendees to enjoy in the spirit of celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.