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PRIDE MONTH 2026
Celebrate * Support * Belong
June 1 - June 30, 2026
Alfred University proudly celebrates Pride Month and honors the LGBTQ+ community on campus and throughout New York State. Pride is a time to uplift queer voices, celebrate identity and resilience, and continue building a welcoming and inclusive community for all.
Whether you're attending a festival, supporting local artists, joining a dance party, or simply showing solidarity, there are many ways to connect this June.
REGIONAL PRIDE EVENTS & FREE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Elmira Pride Festival
Saturday, June 6, 2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wisner Park, Elmira, NY
FREE admission featuring:
Live music & performances
LGBTQ+ artists & vendors
Community organizations
Interactive art activities
Food trucks & family-friendly events
Rochester Flower Fest
Saturday, June 6, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pont de Rennes Bridge, Rochester, NY
FREE community festival celebrating creativity and city pride:
Artist & maker market
Documentary screening
Drone light show at 9 PM
Food & entertainment
Ithaca Pride Festival Weekend
June 12-14, 2026
Downtown Ithaca
FREE multi-day celebration including:
Friday: Rainbow Fest Queer Rock Concert at The Noctural Caf� (6:00 PM to 1:00 AM)
Saturday: Community Dance Party on The Commons (3 PM-10 PM)
Sunday: Pride Festival/Pride in the Park (10 AM-6 PM) (8:00 PM)
Resource fairs
Music & drag performances
Family & youth activities
Local LGBTQ+ vendors & organizations
SOFLX Pride Festival - Corning
June 12-13, 2026
Corning Gaffer District
FREE weekend festival featuring:
Live entertainment
Community vendors
Dancing & music
Local artists and food
Theme: "We Bloomed Anyway"
Capital Pride Festival - Albany
Sunday, June 14, 2026
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Washington Park, Albany
Festival highlights include:
Pride parade
Live performances
LGBTQ+ vendors & advocacy groups
Headliner performance by David Archuleta
LOCAL & LOW-COST ACTIVITIES NEAR ALFRED
Visit nearby hiking trails and parks including Stony Brook State Park
Explore downtown Alfred art galleries and student exhibitions
Attend open mic nights and coffeehouse events in the area
Organize a Pride picnic, movie night, or community discussion
Support LGBTQ+-affirming organizations and local artists
Create pronoun pins, posters, or Pride crafts with friends
"Pride is about community, visibility, joy, and the freedom to be fully yourself."
Happy Pride Month from Alfred University and the surrounding community!
Link: https://youtu.be/PKjJcDGMZ8s
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Submitted by: Angie Taylor
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