Season of Pride 2025
Celebrate Pride Throughout Niagara County!
Niagara Pride is honored to be able to host a number of Pride events throughout Niagara County, ensuring that LGBTQIA2S+ individuals have a safe and affirming space to celebrate in their local communities.
All events listed below are free to attend, unless noted below.
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Niagara Pride strives to make all of our festivals family friendly and accessible to all.
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Please join us this year as we celebrate Pride together!
4th Annual
WNY LGBTQ+ Pride & Wellness 5K
Fun Run/Walk
Kick Off Pride Season in WNY by Joining Niagara Pride For The 4th Annual WNY LGBTQ+ Pride & Wellness 5K Fun Run/Walk Event Niagara Pride's WNY LGBTQ+ Pride & Wellness 5K returns in 2025, with a number of new elements and features, making it not only the premier LGBTQ+ health and wellness focused event in all of WNY, but also the event to kick off
Pride Season in our area!
For 2025, the WNY LGBTQ+ Pride & Wellness 5K will feature:
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Several local health providers as vendors sharing information about LGBTQ+ specific and/or LGBTQ+ affirming programs and services
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Opportunities for on-site testing and screenings
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New this year, The WNY Shopping With Pride Village - LGBTQ+ and ally vendors will be present to sell various items, crafts, and merchandise
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Also new this year, presentations on various topics related to LGBTQ+ health and wellness from local subject matter experts.
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This is a fun run/walk...so you can run, strut, or sashay your way across the finish line!
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Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 9am to 2pm
5K Start Time: 10am
Location: SUNY Niagara
3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY
Parking: Free on campus
Food: Participants will receive a hotdog, chips, soda/water as part of their registration
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Pride Flag Raisings Across Niagara County
Niagara Pride partners with several local organizations and town/city governments in Niagara County to ring in Pride by raising Pride Flags all across the county.
Schedule of Flag Raisings:
Friday, May 30, 2025
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10:00am – Niagara Falls State Park - Terrapin Point on Goat Island
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11:30am – Niagara Falls City Hall
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12:45pm - North Tonawanda City Hall
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Monday, June 2, 2025
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Time to be announced – City of Lockport
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​Any local town government or entity wishing to be part of our Flag raising ceremonies, please email us at info@niagarapride.org
Niagara Pride Marches
In The Buffalo Pride Parade
Join us as we take part in one of the most iconic Pride events in WNY, the Buffalo Pride Parade. This annual event starts at Buffalo State University and proceeds down Elmwood Avenue, ending at Allen Street. Be a part of our group and let's represent Niagara County!
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June 1, 2025
Times to be announced
PRIDE N.O.W. (Newfane, Olcott, Wilson)
Previously held as Newfane Pride, PRIDE N.O.W. is an expansion of this fun and family friendly event to include its neighboring communities of Wilson and Olcott! Join us for the celebration of Pride taking place in Northern Niagara County!
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Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Gazebo Business Plaza, 2720-2729 Main Street, Newfane, NY
(Business Strip with Gazebo next to Newfane Town Hall)
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Parking is available for free on the street and at Newfane Town Hall (located next to the Gazebo Business Plaza)
Lockport Pride
Back for its second year, Lockport Pride features LGBTQIA2S+ and ally merchants, informational vendors, and entertainment that is family friendly!
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Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 11am to 5pm
Location: The Kenan Center, 433 Locust St, Lockport, NY
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Returning in 2025 will be the adult themed
Drag Performance held at the Kenan Center Theater
immediately following the Lockport Pride Festival.
This year's Drag Show is hosted by...
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Drag Show details and ticket information coming soon!​
Oliver Street Pride
Join Oliver Street Merchants Association and Niagara Pride for what has become a North Tonawanda tradition! Lots of vendors, food trucks, entertainment, and activities for everyone!​
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: Times to be announces
Location: Heritage Park, Oliver St, North Tonawanda, NY
Rainbow City Pride
The Official Pride of Niagara Falls, NY
Experience Pride in the heart of soul of Niagara County...minutes walk from Niagara Falls State Park, this Pride event has it all...drag performers, family friendly activities, merchants, Pride after parties at local establishments, and a fireworks display over the Falls themselves!​
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time: 1pm to 6pm
Location: Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY
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Additional information about Performers, Activities, After Parties, and
full itinerary will be announced soon.