Collar City Pride is back with its 2nd Annual Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Hudson Shores Park in Watervliet. This year’s theme is Living for Liberation, and the day promises drag performances, live DJs, food trucks, a family activity area, and a Pride + Spooky Costume Contest. More than 50 community vendors and local LGBTQIA+ businesses will also be on hand, making this festival both a celebration and a cornerstone fundraiser for Collar City Pride’s work in Rensselaer County.
Performers include JJ's Okay, Keegan James, and more!
Ahead of the festival, Chris Wienk sat down with Meagon Nolasco, founder and director of Collar City Pride, to talk about the move to Watervliet, the organization’s mission, and why visibility and connection matter so deeply. You can listen to the full conversation and get all the event details at collarcitypride.org.
