Pride in the Sky

Pride in the Sky

Kick off Pride season in the Hudson Valley on the stunning Walkway Over the Hudson as we light up the night sky in rainbow.

By Big Gay Hudson Valley

Date and time

Friday, May 17 · 6 - 10pm EDT

Location

Walkway Over the Hudson

61 Parker Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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About this event

  • 4 hours

Big Gay Hudson Valley in partnership with the Friends of the Walkway nonprofit organization and New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host Pride In The Sky, the first-ever Pride celebration on Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park.

The all-ages, pet-friendly event will kickoff Pride season in the Hudson Valley with a nighttime event that will cover the breathtaking Walkway Over the Hudson in rainbows in more ways than one.

To learn more visit BigGayHudsonValley.com/PrideInTheSky

Pride Flag Procession Across the Walkway

At dusk, a group of 100+ flag marshals will parade a 15-foot wide, 500-foot long portion of Gilbert Baker's original 8-color Pride flag from the Dutchess County side of the Walkway over the river to the Ulster County side.


Rainbow Bridge Lighting

The Walkway's brand new LED lighting system will have the pathway illuminated in a wash of rainbow light for this first-time Pride celebration on the park.


Kickoff to Pride Season in the Hudson Valley

Local LGBTQ+ community groups will be set up interactive booths on both sides of the Walkway to share information about their organizations & Summer Pride activities happening throughout the area.


Illuminated Costumes & Decor

What better way to make the most of a nighttime Pride event than to light it up! In addition to the rainbow lighting on the Walkway, everyone is encouraged to come in their best illuminated look. From bracelets & flashlights to full costumes & puppets, we want to see that night sky glowing with Pride.


Live Entertainment for All Ages

A DJ-driven dance party will be going all night long at the center of the Walkway along with featured hosts from the LGBTQ+ Community as well as illuminated performers & entertainers.

Pride in the Sky is free to the public thanks to the support of these community partners:

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Big Gay Hudson Valley

At Big Gay Hudson Valley we believe that a community is only as strong as the sum of its parts, so we focus on local businesses and groups and encourage visitors to think local first whenever possible. Showcasing fresh, original items of interest to the LGBTQ community and its allies, the site spotlights the efforts of local grassroots organizations that promote the diversity of the region. In addition, Big Gay Hudson Valley hosts its own events and happenings to bring the region’s myriad organizations together.