2026 Pride Events

Central New York Pride returns for 2026 with a celebration of events that reflect the strength, diversity, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. This year’s celebration includes the yearly parade and festival, as well as programming that centers joy, justice, and community connection.

CNY Pride is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies - this year’s Pride invites everyone to take part in honoring love as a radical force for change. Since its incorporation in 1996, CNY Pride has worked to create inclusive and affirming spaces throughout the Syracuse area, welcoming people of all identities, backgrounds, and abilities.

“CNY Pride has always been about being proud of who we are - both individually and as a collective,” said President Jimmy Monto. “While the environment may have changed this year, our mission remains the same: to uplift the Central New York LGBTQIA+ community and our allies through visibility, celebration, and united action.”

The schedule for Pride in
Central New York includes:

(We'll continue to update this page as events are announced.)

MAY 30

Bliss (by Meet Cute) & CNY Pride: QUEER PROM & Pride Month Kickoff Dance Party

9pm-1am | Salt City Coffee & Bar | 484 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY
$15+ fees online, $20 Cash at door

Tickets on sale soon.

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MAY 31

Brunch at Wolf’s Den

10:30am-3pm | Wolf’s Den | 617 Wolf St, Syracuse, NY

Gaymer Day at TableTop gaming

1:30pm-3:30pm | TableTop Gaming | 466 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY

JUNE 4

FEMME CNY Kickoff to Pride Month w/ DJ Andrea Kennedy

6pm-9pm | Aurora Brewing Company | 620 Ulster St, Syracuse, NY
Free entry | Cash bar

JUNE 5-7

Skaneateles Pride Celebration

June 5-7 | Skaneateles, NY

JUNE 5

Come Out CNY Queer Happy Hour + Wellness Corner

5pm-9pm | Salt City Coffee & Bar | 484 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY

» FREE RSVP

Q Center The Black Parade Ball Pride Prom 2026

6pm-9pm | SALTSpace | 103 Wyoming St, Syracuse, NY

$5 or 10 recyclable cans | Ages 16-29

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***Must be registered by May 18 to guarantee a t-shirt.***

Virtual Registration: $45 includes postage for mailing t-shirts.

You can also register as a group.

Race Day Registration will be available 7:30 - 8:30 am, $40

» Register here

JUNE 7

A Queer Day at the Theater: Jagged Little Pill at the Red House

2pm-5pm | Redhouse Arts Center | 400 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY
$45 with promo code PRIDE | » Get Tickets

JUNE 9

Pride Interfaith Service

7pm | All Saints Church | 1340 Lancaster Ave, Syracuse, NY | Free

JUNE 10

JUNE 11

Pride Ethos: A Living Exhibit

7pm-9pm | Everson Museum of Art | 401 Harrison St, Syracuse, NY

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Meet Cute (Mixer for Queer Mingles & Singles)

7pm-10pm | Emerald Cocktail Kitchen | 1333 W Fayette St, Syracuse, NY
$5+ cash or digital at door

Tickets on sale soon.

» Follow Meet Cute on Instagram

JUNE 12

CNY Pride Presents: Heidi N Closet Meet and Greet

6:30pm | ALoft Hotel | 310 W Kirkpatrick St, Syracuse, NY

» Register Here

CNY Pride Kickoff Party

7pm-10pm | ALoft Hotel | 310 W Kirkpatrick St, Syracuse, NY

Free | Cash Bar

JUNE 13

CNY Pride Parade (11am) and Festival (12-5pm)

Progress Park, Inner Harbor, Syracuse, NY | 11am-5pm

The CNY Pride Parade and Festival is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, held annually at Progress Park in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor. The 2026 event is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, beginning with the parade at 11am, followed by the festival from 12pm to 5pm.
The parade features an energetic, colorful procession along Solar Street and West Kirkpatrick Street, showcasing the diversity and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.
The festival offers live entertainment, over 150 vendors, food and beverages, and a family-friendly area with activities for all ages. CNY Pride is committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment for all.