CNY Pride 2017 will be held on
6/17/17
at the Inner Harbor in
Syracuse.
(Special announcement:
We were not granted a 40ft buffer from
the city this year because of a
lawsuit brought by the protestor,
which means that the protester that is
at the festival each year will be
able to be on the sidewalk surrounding
the festival site. We were asked
by the Syracuse Police Department to
not confront the protestor, let him do
what he wants to do. The police
department will be there to support us
and help if needed.)
CNY Pride is proud to once again bring
our celebration of the LGBTQ communities
to the Syracuse Inner Harbor. This
shining example of revitalization, once
an overgrown waste land inlet of a
polluted lake bordering "Oil City" (a
large collection of over 70 large oil
storage tanks); it is now a beautiful
park and amphitheater that can and is
used for many events such as ours. After
much hard work by various state, local
and private organizations the lake too
is now swimmable again, and well on
its way to being a thriving summer
hotspot.
Our festival reaches well over 4500
people every year, last year setting
record attendance and we hope to break
our record again this year.
We strive to make sure we have
a family friendly
event in which
all are welcome
and comfortable to show themselves for
who and what they are.
We offer a variety of food,
entertainment and vendors for you to
enjoy!
Experience the Spirit of CNY Pride
Each year, CNY Pride brings together
thousands of LGBTQIA+ individuals,
allies, and families to celebrate
identity, inclusion, and unity in the
heart of Syracuse. From dazzling drag
shows and live music to local food
trucks and queer-owned small businesses,
the festival is a vibrant reflection of
the diversity and resilience of our
community.
CNY Pride is more than just a party —
it’s a powerful reminder that visibility
matters, that queer joy is resistance,
and that our voices deserve to be heard.
Whether you’re here to dance, protest,
connect, or simply be seen as your
authentic self, there’s a space for you
at Pride.
Watch Highlights from the 2024 CNY Pride
Parade:
Join us in building a stronger, more
inclusive Central New York — one where
every person in the LGBTQ+ spectrum
feels seen, valued, and celebrated. Your
presence matters. Your pride matters.
