Central New York Pride returns for 2025 with a celebration of Revolutionary Love, unveiling a new and existing slate of events that reflect the strength, diversity, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. This year’s celebration includes the yearly parade and festival, as well as new programming that centers joy, justice, and community connection.

CNY Pride is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies - this year’s Pride invites everyone to take part in honoring love as a radical force for change. Since its incorporation in 1996, CNY Pride has worked to create inclusive and affirming spaces throughout the Syracuse area, welcoming people of all identities, backgrounds, and abilities.

“CNY Pride has always been about being proud of who we are - both individually and as a collective,” said President Jimmy Monto. “While the environment may have changed this year, our mission remains the same: to uplift the Central New York LGBTQIA+ community and our allies through visibility, celebration, and united action.”