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2nd Annual Collar City Pride Festival - Living for Liberation! Hudson Shores Park, Watervliet
Saturday, October 4th | 3–8 PM
Get ready for our biggest and boldest event of the year — the 2nd Annual Collar City Pride Festival is back!
Hosted by the dazzling Miss Gay Empire State, Stella Progress, and the iconic Mor’Glamazon, this year's Pride features exciting performances by:
• Queenie Royale
• JJ's Okay
• Jada Honey Diamondz
• Fenix Fox
…and more!
Enjoy live DJ sets from DJ Lovely Candela and others throughout the day.
New this year: The Marisa Henry Family Corner, named in honor of our dear friend Marisa Henry, will be filled with fun for all ages, featuring balloon animals, face painting, Drag Story Hour, crafts, and more.
🍎 For the adults, enjoy alcoholic beverages from our presenting sponsor, Nine Pin Cider, plus a delicious variety of food trucks and non- alcoholic drinks on site.
Our vendor area features over 50 local businesses and community partners — the majority of which are LGBTQIA+–owned, offering a wide range of products, from handmade goods to community resources.
🎭 Don’t forget to dress up for our Pride Costume Contest! Show up in your most fabulous, rainbow, or scary costume for a chance to win one of three prizes—contest categories to be announced soon.
Throughout the festival, enjoy performances from Good Karma Studios both on the main stage and around the park.
This is Collar City Pride’s largest fundraiser of the year, supporting LGBTQIA+ programming in rural Rensselaer County.
This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Our presenting sponsors for the 2025 Collar City Pride Festival are Cafe Euphoria, YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- Capital Region Chapter, and Nine Pin Cider. We also extend a special thank you to the Mayor and the City of Watervliet for their support of our festival.
Come celebrate community, creativity, and queerness with us!
Free to attend | All ages welcome | Costumes encouraged
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hudson Shores Park, 18 Selke Dr, Watervliet, NY 12189-1852, United States
