Pride in the Sky

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

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

For the first time ever, the entirety of the Walkway's brand new LED lighting system will have the railways and pathway illuminated in rainbow from end-to-end.

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.

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.

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:

• Awesome Poughkeepsie
• Dutchess Tourism
• Hamilton & Adams
• Hudson Valley Credit Union
• I Love NY LGBTQ
• Nuvance Health
• Ulster County Tourism
• Upstate Modernist

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Walkway Over the Hudson, 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, United States