Sunday, June 1
1:00 - 2:00 PM
New Paltz Middle School
Main St & South Mannheim
MC Michelle DeDominisis
Grand Marshall Kick Off Speech
Chrissy Budzinski
Alisha Bell
Barnacle Bill
Annie Rorick
Robert German
March Announcements
Festival Stage
Sunday, June 1
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Hasbrouck Park, New Paltz
Iabas Arte Brasil
MC Jim the Freak
Eric Redd's band
Ubaka Hill
Andalusians
June Millington and Band
Nedra Johnson and Band
Movies
Hudson Valley LGBTQ History
Feb. 27, 2004
Mayor Jason West begins performing same sex marriages - 25 seme sex couples marry in the first day!
March 2, 2004
Mayor West charged with 19 counts of marrying people without a marriage license.
March 5, 2004
New York state judge Vincent Bradley issues a temporary restraining order barring West from performing any such ceremonies
March 15, 2004
Two Unitarian Universalist ministers who had been performing same-sex weddings in Mayor West's stead are charged with 13 counts of solemnizing a marriage without a license
March 20, 2004
Six Unitarian Universalist ministers — including one of the two ministers charged earlier — defy the District Attorney by performing 25 more same-sex marriage ceremonies in New Paltz
May 17, 2004
State of Massachusetts becomes the first U.S. state to hand out marriage licenses to same sex couples - as a result, interest in marriages in New Paltz begins to taper off.
June 10, 2004
A New Paltz Town Court Justice dismisses the charges against Mayor West, ruling that the district attorney had failed to show that the state had a legitimate interest in preventing the marriages, or that the law under which West was charged was constitutional. The district attorney said that he would appeal the ruling, and also indicated that he intended to continue forward with charges against the Unitarian Universalist ministers
July 13, 3004
Another New Paltz Town Court Justice dismisses all of the charges against the Unitarian Universalist ministers, for essentially the same reasons
June 12, 2005
1st Annual New Paltz pride March and Festival is held. Over 1,000 people attend event including over 30 academic, social, and political groups marching under their own banners. Also marching was Gilbert Baker, creator of the Rainbow Flag, the international symbol of gay and lesbian equality.
July 2005
Fresh off the heels of New Paltz Pride, many volunteers grouped together to form the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center.
June 4, 2006
2nd Annual New Paltz Pride March and Festival is held. Crowd estimates showed 2,000 attendees. At this point in time, the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Center had moved into a temporary office space, and with the on-going membership drive, a goal of 500 members was met at the Festival.
Feb 3, 2007
The Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center offically opens it's doors at 300 Wall Street in Kingston, NY. Membership for the center continues to grow - total of over 800 members.
June 3, 2007
3rd Annual New Paltz Pride March and Festival
May 15, 2008
The California Supreme Court ruled that limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples is unconstitutional.
June 1, 2008
4th Annual New Paltz Pride March and Festival
The 4th Pride March and Festival is shaping up to be better than ever!
The March kicks off from New Paltz Middle School at 2PM and the Festival begins at 3. Several bands are scheduled to play from the Festival Stage and great vendors will offer food, drink and snacks to keep you going. In addition to the food and drink, health educators, community organizers, and wellness groups will provide information and education.
Following the Festival, the Party moves to Joe's East West for the Party After Pride as we dance into the night.
Make plans now to join us in New Paltz June 1.
Party After Pride
Joe's East/West
254 Main Street, New Paltz
Doors open after Pride Festival
Discount Tickets $10
Available @ the Pride Festival
At the Door: $15 non-member / $12 member
Roof Deck Tea Dance from 6pm - Sunset (music by DJ John Martin and DJ +Captiv). Enjoy views of the Shawangunk Mountains and watch the sun set.
Main Room Dance Floor - music by DJ Dolce (Angela) and DJ Iron Mike
Drag Performances on the Main Room Stage, featuring local Drag Queens and Kings. Hosted by Shealita Baby.
New Paltz Pride is an event of the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center. www.LGBTQCenter.org
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Hello there,
I haven't stopped by in a while and I wanted to say hello and leave you a comment. I hope you are having a good weekend so far. i hope all has been well with you.
I'm always blown away by all the straight love that we all get from the New Paltz people! P & Gs has a banner flying already! Big love to all! Tomorrow is gonna rock!
