Central New York is a great region for LGBTQ+ to live, work, and play. And that means it’s a great place for everyone to live, work and play. On this page you’ll find an overview of events celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride in CNY in 2026
Queer Happy Hour + Wellness Corner PRIDE EDITION —Fri June 5, Salt City Bar, 5–9 PM. Info on PrEP, PEP, insurance, HIV/STI/HCV testing, living with HIV. All are welcome.
Lace up for the 11th Annual Pride 5K on June 6th at Longbranch Park — a walk/run welcoming all LGBTQ+ community members, with 100% of proceeds supporting older LGBTQ adults in Central New York.
Join us at Syracuse City Hall for the raising of Syracuse’s very own Pride Flag over City Hall, the Syracuse First Light Progress Flag!
Celebrate Pride at Redhouse Arts Center with a 2pm performance of Jagged Little Pill: The Musical on June 7th — tickets are $45 with promo code PRIDE.
The CNY Pride Interfaith Service in Syracuse is a beloved, inclusive June tradition celebrating LGBTQIA+ joy, revolutionary love, and healing. Held annually during Pride Month (always in a safe and inclusionary place), it brings together people of all faiths—and no faith—for a supportive, reflective service.
Bring your laptop, grab a seat, and stay as long as you like. Whether you’re working on a deadline or simply seeking connection and camaraderie, you’ll find it here. Free to attend, RSVP requested.
Come craft, connect, and get ready to parade! Join MOSAICS, Syracuse University's LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty affinity group, for an afternoon of creativity and community. Together, we'll make pride flags, pronoun pins, and signs and banners to carry as we march with SU in the CNY Pride Parade.
All materials are provided and the event is free and open to all — just bring your enthusiasm and your ideas.
Join us for our PRIDE Edition of our monthly Mix & Mingle at The Tasting Room @ SKY Armory.
CNY Pride kicks off Pride Weekend in style on June 12th at the Aloft Syracuse Inner Harbor Hotel with drag performances, a meet & greet, and dancing until 10pm, hosted by Rhea Listic with a special guest performance by Rupaul’s Drag Race star Heidi N Closet, and music by DJ Bianca.
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.
Bear-A-Cuse brings an evening of Bear community cinema to Manlius Cinema on June 14th — featuring two films, plus an exclusive sneak preview of an upcoming Bear community documentary, with a $25 suggested donation.
It's Pride Night with the Syracuse Mets! Tailgate starts at 5. Giveaways, deals on dogs and brews...great music on the deck with Come Out CNY and Guerrilla Gay Events! All are welcome! Some free tix available, but PLEASE donate if you can.
Pride on Screen: A Weekend of Diverse Experiences and Powerful Stories
Attendees can choose from three thoughtfully curated programs, each offering a unique perspective on LGBTQIA+ life, love, and creativity.
Each ticket grants access to a single film program, empowering guests to craft their own Pride experience.
Pride on Screen: A Weekend of Diverse Experiences and Powerful Stories
Attendees can choose from three thoughtfully curated programs, each offering a unique perspective on LGBTQIA+ life, love, and creativity.
Each ticket grants access to a single film program, empowering guests to craft their own Pride experience.
Send Pride Month off with a BANG at Cordero Collective's 4th Annual Pride Party & Tattoo Flash Sale! Tattooing, piercing, permanent jewelry, drag trivia, food trucks, a vendor market & more!
Guerrilla Queer Cafe is a queer takeover event to promote queer visibility and positivity in Syracuse and Central New York. Guerrilla Queer Cafe events happen on a weekend afternoon in a local coffee shop or venue where consumption of alcohol is not the central focus.
Mark your calendar for our next event! The location is a SECRET and will be announced the morning of the event at 9AM.
An intergenerational gathering for LGBTQ+ community members. Join us for an evening of good food, great conversation, and new connections across generations. The Community Connections Dinner brings together LGBTQ+ community members — young, old, and everyone in between.
