Collar City Pride

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

So grateful to the Community Foundation for their support of Out Loud Upstate Rural Advocacy Day this year!

Happy Pride Month! This June, we're celebrating a legacy of love and advocacy.

The Ernest O. Reaugh Advised Fund for LGBTQIA+ Advocacy honors Ernest "Ernie" Reaugh (1923–1991), a champion of gay rights and the fight against AIDS at the state and national levels. His legacy lives on through grants that fund organizations advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights right here in our Capital Region.

This year, the fund awarded grants to Collar City Pride, In Our Own Voices, Lower Adirondack Pride, Together for Youth, and WMHT Public Media, organizations creating safe spaces, fostering understanding, amplifying diverse voices, and providing critical resources to LGBTQIA+ community members.

Learn more at cfgcr.org.

06/01/2026

Rensselaer County…Troy..ARE YOU READY FOR THE 3rd ANNUAL COLLAR CITY PRIDE FESTIVAL! Bringing q***r joy BACK to Downtown Troy on Saturday, October 10th, starting at 2 pm at Riverfront Park. We are so grateful to this year’s presenting sponsors: Nacy Warner and Associates, American Foundation for Su***de Prevention - Northeastern NY Chapter, and the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region!

Hosted by the beloved Stella Progress and the incomparable Lady Seanzia, this festival is going to be one for the books. This year, we welcome our friends at A Big Gay Market as they host a pop-up vendor market during the festival. Join us for live local musicians, burlesque, drag shows, and our friends at Pride Martial Arts for a live demonstration on our main stage!

We are also bringing back our Marisa Henry Family Fun area, introducing a new low-sensory space at the festival, food vendors, community resources, and so much more!

Stay Tuned for details and SAVE THE DATE

05/31/2026

TOMORROW!

Kick - off Pride Season with Collar City Pride, our community partners, elected officials, and our Troy community as we unfurl the Progressive Pride flag and join in q***r joy.

All our welcome, mini flags provided to all in attendance.

Please note we will be doing a brief moment of silence for those TGNCNB community members we have lost so far this year.

***rjoylivesinTroy

¡MAÑANA!

Demos inicio a la Temporada del Orgullo junto a Collar City Pride, nuestros socios comunitarios, funcionarios electos y la comunidad de Troy, mientras desplegamos la bandera del Orgullo Progresista y nos unimos en la alegría q***r.

Todos son bienvenidos; se entregarán mini banderas a todos los asistentes.

Les informamos que guardaremos un breve momento de silencio en memoria de los miembros de la comunidad TGNCNB que hemos perdido en lo que va del año.

05/29/2026

Collar City Pride is conducting the Rensselaer County LGBTQIA2S+ Community Needs Assessment to identify barriers to and gaps in health care services for LGBTQIA2S+ people.

This is being done through a public survey, open to all LGBTQIA2S+ residents of Rensselaer County, as well as various focus groups.

By taking 10 minutes to fill out this survey, you are helping us work towards our goal of addressing the specific needs of our community.

Additionally, Collar City Pride is hosting 4 in - person focus groups to gather more in-depth information from folks across the q***r spectrum. Each focus group hosts 6 participants, so due to demand, we may not be able to honor all who apply.

Compensation provided to those in attendance. Email ([email protected]) with any questions and link in bio for our Focus Group Sign Up!



Collar City Pride está llevando a cabo la Evaluación de Necesidades de la Comunidad LGBTQIA2S+ del Condado de Rensselaer con el fin de identificar las barreras y las brechas existentes en los servicios de atención médica para las personas LGBTQIA2S+.

Esta iniciativa se está realizando a través de una encuesta pública —abierta a todos los residentes LGBTQIA2S+ del Condado de Rensselaer—, así como mediante diversos grupos focales.

Al dedicar 10 minutos a completar esta encuesta, usted nos ayuda a avanzar hacia nuestro objetivo de atender las necesidades específicas de nuestra comunidad.

Además, Collar City Pride organizará 4 grupos focales presenciales para recopilar información más detallada de personas de todo el espectro *q***r*. Cada grupo focal tendrá capacidad para 6 participantes; por lo tanto, debido a la demanda, es posible que no podamos aceptar a todas las personas que presenten su solicitud.

Se ofrecerá una compensación económica a quienes asistan. Envíenos un correo electrónico a [email protected] si tiene alguna pregunta, ¡y encuentre el enlace para inscribirse en los grupos focales en nuestra biografía!

10/25/2025

SAVE THE DATE! 📆 The Pride Center of the Capital Region is excited to announce the 3rd Annual TRANSition Expo on Saturday, November 15th, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region in Troy.

The TRANSition Expo is a community event for trans, q***r, non-binary, non-conforming, and gender diverse folks seeking affirming care, resources, and connection. ALL are welcome in this space, no matter where you are in your journey. The event will feature a variety of informative panels, as well as tabling from local organizations and vendors.

Mark your calendars and help us spread the word. Food and beverages will be provided by our friends Cafe Euphoria. 🗣️ We hope to see you there! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Register Here 👉 https://loom.ly/BkExHOw