June is Pride Month, a time to honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. It is celebrated annually in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising is noted as a crucial moment for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. Now, through local parades, events, and fundraisers, we can recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and queer voices. Here’s where to find a variety of Pride Month events and parades happening across the county.
New Rochelle Pride Month
Ruby Dee Park, New Rochelle
June 7, 2-5 p.m.
New Rochelle’s annual Pride Festival leans into a “Carnival!” theme. Need we say more? There will be games, a photo wall, local vendors, food trucks, and live performances. Community organizations in attendance will include Westchester County Human Rights Commission, New Rochelle Pride, Humane Society of Westchester, Montefiore Medical Center, Center Lane, and The Loft.
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Ladies of Laughter
Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck
June 7, 8-10 p.m.
Join an exciting comedy show featuring the two Ladies of Laughter national winners, Poppy Champlin and Liz Glazer, as well as the finalist from Ladies of Laughter, Mina Hartong. All three women will share personal stories of being one’s true self. Tickets are $46 to $58 per person. Get your tickets here.
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Pride Parking Lot Party & Movie
Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville
June 12, 5-8 p.m.
The Jacob Burns Film Center will host its annual Pride Parking Lot Party on June 12 to kick off its pride series. At this event, there will be food trucks, a bar, and a DJ spinning live music. Post-party, the film center will screen a queer classic, The Adventures of Priscilla, the Queen of the Desert, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Get tickets here.
Pride Night
Warburton Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson
June 13, 6-9 p.m.
The Village of Hastings, Destination Hastings, and Hastings Rainbow Families host the fourth annual Friday Night Pride in the village. This family-friendly festival will kick off with a pre-event at The Good Witch Coffee Bar from 3:45-5:45 p.m., during which time there will be music and supplies for guests to contribute to a community pride banner. At 5:45 p.m., the march downtown begins, commencing in the middle of Warburton Avenue. The celebration will include music, dancing, and performers. Guests can slide down a massive rainbow slide, get their face painted, try make-your-own spray paint art, and craft rainbow bracelets. There will be a live concert at VFW Plaza with an incredible lineup of musicians, dancers, and performers.
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Pride Cabaret at Gleason’s
23 S Division St., Peekskill
June 13 and 14, 9 p.m.
Honor and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with an evening that’s part revue, part cabaret, and part burlesque, featuring performers and audience members. Early bird ticket prices are available through June 6 for $10 off. Ticket sales end at 1 p.m. on the day of the show, and remaining seats will be available at the door for $5 more. Get tickets here.
Yonkers Pride Festival
Downtown Yonkers
June 14, 1-7 p.m.
The City of Yonkers will hold its eighth annual LGBTQ+ Pride Festival on June 14 hosted by Lana Ja’Rae from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17. The event will showcase celebrity entertainment, food, shopping, activities, and plenty of community organizations. It will be held rain or shine, so be sure to stop by for good vibes. Sign up for updates on all Yonkers Pride events here.
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Lewisboro Pride in the Park
Lewisboro Town Park
June 21, 2-5 p.m.
The fifth annual Lewisboro Pride in the Park takes place at the end of Pride Month this year. This is a free, family-friendly event that has a stacked list of activities. From a drag queen story time to a pet parade, there’s something for everyone. Plus, there will be a DJ dance party, a moon bounce castle, a flag ceremony at 3:30 p.m., and special performances.
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Seth Rudetsky’s Broadway Pride
Caramoor, Katonah
June 26, 7 p.m.
Sirius XM radio host Seth Rudetsky hosts an evening (and will also be playing the piano!) featuring some of the greatest artists who helped create Broadway in partnership with The Loft LGBTQ+ Community Center in White Plains. Some notable artists include Lauren Patten, Gay Willis, and Zachary Noah Piser. This event will take place rain or shine. There will also be a free shuttle from Metro-North’s Katonah train station if commuting by train; there is no RSVP needed for the shuttle. Tickets are $53 for adults and $49 for children. Get your tickets here.
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Peekskill Pride
Pugsley Park, Peekskill
June 28, 2-6 p.m.
Enjoy a day of celebration suited for the whole family. Peekskill Pride’s Family Pride in the Park, the fifth annual event, will feature a drag queen story time, drag performances, crafts and games, rainbow goats, and a pet photo contest.
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Croton River Artisans
9 Old Post Road South, Croton-on-Hudson
If you’re on the hunt for art this Pride Month, head over to the Croton River Artisans in Croton-on-Hudson. The gallery celebrates queer art in the Hudson Valley featuring workshops, sculptures, prints, ceramics, paintings, artist talks, guest speakers, and photography.
Dining with Divas Drag Brunch
Goosefeather, Tarrytown
June 28, 11 a.m.
Goosefeather is hosting a Drag Brunch with Westchester’s longest-running drag shows, Dining with Divas. Doors open at 11 a.m. and food and entertainment will begin at 12 p.m. Tickets are $75 and include Goosefeather’s Dim Sum favorites, entertainment, brunch, one bellini or mimosa, and gratuity. Join this fabulous outdoor event filled with both food and fun. Get your tickets here.
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