Celebrate and Recognize the LGBTQIA+ Community this Month for Pride!

Pride Month, celebrated each June, is a time to recognize the strength, diversity, and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community. It is also a time to bring attention to the barriers that this community faces when seeking affirming mental health care, such as stigma and discrimination. Pride is more than just visibility and advocacy—it’s about creating inclusive, supportive spaces where all identities are honored and mental well-being is valued. At Greater Mental Health, we are committed to culturally competent care and stand in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ individuals every day of the year.

Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being, and for LGBTQIA+ individuals, it can be especially vital to actively tend to mental health. Many in the LGBTQIA+ community face challenges while finding access to affirming care, and this can contribute to higher rates of mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide. Safe spaces, supportive communities, and inclusive mental health resources help everyone feel seen, heard, and validated. Affirming therapy, peer support groups, and Pride-related activities all foster resilience and self-acceptance.

Below, you’ll find events in Rockland and Westchester counties that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, along with resources such as peer groups at the Rockland Pride Center in Nyack, NY.

Events in Westchester & Rockland Counties: 

Pride Night at Warburton Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson

When: Friday, June 13 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Where: VFW Plaza (558 Warburton Ave, Hastings on Hudson, NY)

Description: The Village of Hastings, Destination Hastings, and Hastings Rainbow Families host the fourth annual Friday Night Pride in the village. This family-friendly festival will kick off with a pre-event at The Good Witch Coffee Bar from 3:45-5:45 p.m., during which time there will be music and supplies for guests to contribute to a community pride banner. At 5:45 p.m., the march downtown begins, commencing in the middle of Warburton Avenue. The celebration will include music, dancing, and performers. Guests can slide down a massive rainbow slide, get their face painted, try make-your-own spray paint art, and craft rainbow bracelets. There will be a live concert at VFW Plaza with an incredible lineup of musicians, dancers, and performers.

More information: https://mommypoppins.com/westchester-kids/event/events/hastings-on-hudson-friday-night-pride 

Yonkers Pride Festival 

When: Saturday, June 14 from 1:00 – 7:00 pm 
Where: Downtown Yonkers  

Description: The City of Yonkers will hold its eighth annual LGBTQIA+ Pride Festival hosted by Lana Ja’Rae from RuPaul’s Drag Race. The event will showcase celebrity entertainment, food, shopping, activities, and plenty of community organizations. It will be held rain or shine, so be sure to stop by for good vibes.  

More information: https://www.yonkerspride.org/ 

Lewisboro Pride in the Park 

When: Saturday, June 21 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm 
Where: Lewisboro Town Park 

Description: The fifth annual Lewisboro Pride in the Park takes place at the end of Pride Month this year. This is a free, family-friendly event that has a stacked list of activities. From a drag queen story time to a pet parade, there’s something for everyone. Plus, there will be a DJ dance party, a moon bounce castle, a flag ceremony at 3:30 pm, and special performances. 

More information: https://www.lewisborony.gov/parks-and-recreation/page/fifth-annual-pride-park  

Peekskill Pride 

When: Saturday, June 28 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm 
Where: Pugsley Park (1036 Main St, Peekskill, NY 10566) 

Description: Peekskill Pride’s 5th annual Family Pride in the Park will feature a drag queen story time, drag performances, crafts and games, rainbow goats, and a pet photo contest. 

More information: https://biggayhudsonvalley.com/events/5th-annual-peekskill-pride-family-pride-in-the-park/  

Kid Flicks: Pride
by the Jacob Burns Film Center & the New York International Children’s Film Festival 

When: Sunday, June 29 at 11:00 am 
Where: Jacob Burns Film Center 

Description: Kid Flicks: Pride is a celebration of self-expression, community, legacy, and love. Curated specifically for ages 9 and up, these short films from around the world feature a wide range of LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences in as many unique styles. Schoolyard matchmakers, a Belgian teen, a group of indigenous Hawaiian māhū, and more highlight the power that comes from embracing who you are. 

More information: https://burnsfilmcenter.org/booking/nyicff-kid-flicks-pride/  

Rockland County Pride Center’s Annual Tea Dance! 

When: Sunday, June 29 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Hotel Nyack, 400 High Avenue, Nyack, NY 

Description: Get your groove on mid-afternoon with DJ John Martin at Hotel Nyack! Enjoy the heat, the food, raffles, and the company! There is no cover, all are welcome! Signature cocktails and a brunch menu will be available in the restaurant. If you’d like to make a table reservation, please call The Farm at Hotel Nyack: 845-675-8740. 

More information: https://rocklandpridecenter.org/event/our-annual-tea-dance-3/  

Resources in Westchester & Rockland Counties:

LGBTQ+ Young Adult Program (Rockland County Pride Center) 

When: In person every other Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm (next meeting is on June 26th)
Where: Rockland County Pride Center 28 S. Franklin St., Nyack, NY 

Description: Young adults from 18 – 30 meet in person every other week to discuss all the joys and challenges of being Queer and Trans adults. 

More information: https://rocklandpridecenter.org/series/lgbtq-young-adult-program-3/
 

Gay Men’s Social & Support Group (Rockland County Pride Center) 

When: Second Tuesdays from 7:30 – 8:30 pm (next meeting is on July 8th) 
Where: Online  

Description: The Gay Men’s Group is a meet-up, discussion group, and social event. The group is open to men who identify as Gay, Bi, Queer, MSM, Same Gender Loving, Questioning, no matter how you identify, whether you are single or in a relationship, if you feel you belong, you are welcome! 

More information: https://rocklandpridecenter.org/series/gay-mens-social-support-group-online-meeting/  

LGBTQ+ Youth Program (Rockland County Pride Center) 

When & where: Meets in person every Friday from 3:00 -7:30 pm in person at the Rockland County Pride Center 28 S. Franklin St., Nyack, NY (next meeting is on June 13th)   

Description: This is a safe, free, supervised, and affirming setting for LGBTQIA+ youth to gather. 

More information: https://rocklandpridecenter.org/event/lgbtq-youth-program-3-2/2025-06-13/  

Connections 50+: An Online Social & Support Group (Rockland County Pride Center) 

When: Third Monday of the month from 6:30 – 7:30 pm (next meeting is on June 16th) 
Where: Online 

Description: Getting older brings life changes no matter who we are, and being LGBTQ+ can heighten the challenges this brings. Some may have physical challenges, some may have lost partners, family, and/or close friends and feel isolated or lonely, and some may simply be feeling a lack of opportunity to discuss issues with others who share common life experiences. 

More information: https://rocklandpridecenter.org/series/connections-50-an-online-social-support-group/  

Connections 50+ Drop-In! (Rockland County Pride Center) 

When & where: Every Wednesday from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the Rockland County Pride Center 28 S. Franklin St., Nyack, NY. (next meeting is on June 18th) 

Description: Come socialize with other LGBTQ+ members of the 50+ community! 

More information: https://rocklandpridecenter.org/series/connections-50-drop-in/  

Trans Parent: Support Group for Parents of Trans & Non-Binary Youth (Rockland County Pride Center) 

When: Third Wednesday of the Month from 7:00 – 8:00 pm (next meeting is on June 18th) 
Where: Online  

Description: Trans Parent is a support discussion group for parents and guardians of children and youth identifying as Transgender, Non-Binary, Genderqueer, and Gender Non-Conforming. 

More information: https://rocklandpridecenter.org/series/trans-parent-support-group-for-parents-of-trans-non-binary-youth-online-meeting/  

Live & Let Live – AA Group Meeting  

When: Every Sunday from 10:00 – 11:00 am (next meeting is on June 15th)
Where: Rockland County Pride Center 28 S. Franklin St., Nyack, NY. 

Description: The Live & Let Live Alcoholics Anonymous Group is a special composition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Non-Binary, and Queer people. Some of the topics are sensitive to the group members, but the Live & Let Live AA group welcomes all alcoholics. 

More information: https://rocklandpridecenter.org/series/live-let-live-aa-group-meeting-2/  

Woman to Woman: A Social & Support Group (Rockland County Pride Center) 

When: Once per month from 6:30 – 7:30 pm (next meeting is on June 24th) 
Where: Online  

Description: Woman to Woman is a meet-up, discussion group, and social event. No matter how you identify, Lesbian or Bisexual, Non-Binary or Trans, or whether you are single or in a relationship, if you feel you belong, you are welcome.  

More information: https://rocklandpridecenter.org/event/woman-to-woman-a-social-support-group-online-meeting-3/2025-06-24/  

Pride Advocacy Group (Rockland County Pride Center) 

When: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:00 – 7:30 pm (next meeting is on June 25th) 
Where: Rockland County Pride Center 28 S. Franklin St., Nyack, NY 

Description: Join the BIPOC Pride group at the Rockland County Pride Center to discuss how to activate and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. If you’ve always been advocating, do it in community. If you’re new to advocating, this is a great way to become informed and start your journey.  

More information: https://rocklandpridecenter.org/series/pride-advocacy-group/  

Bi+/Pan/Queer Collective (Rockland County Pride Center) 

When: 4th Thursday of each month, 7:00 – 8:00 pm (next meeting is June 26th) 
Where: Online  

Description: The Bi+/Pan/Queer Collective is an affirming and gender-inclusive support circle and discussion group for people who identify as bisexual, pansexual, queer, or otherwise experience sexual or romantic attraction to more than one gender. 

More information: https://rocklandpridecenter.org/event/bi-pan-queer-collective-online-meeting-3/2025-06-26/  

TaG: Talking About Gender (Rockland County Pride Center) 

When: Second Wednesdays from 7:30 – 8:30 pm (next meeting is July 9th) 
Where: Online (zoom)  

Description: Talking about Gender (or TaG for short) is a support discussion group for Transgender and Non-Binary identified people who are 18 years or older.  

More information: https://rocklandpridecenter.org/series/tag-talking-about-gender-online-meeting/  

BIPOC Potluck (Rockland County Pride Center) 

When: Last Friday of the month, 7:30 pm check the website to confirm the date each month. (next meeting is June 27th)
Where: Rockland County Pride Center 28 S. Franklin St., Nyack, NY  

Description: Join other BIPOC LGBTQIA+ community members once a month. All members of the BIPOC LGBTQIA+ community over the age of 18 are invited. This is a potluck, so bring your best homemade dish, something you pick up on the way, or a beverage. Please RSVP to pride@rocklandpridecenter.org with what you are bringing. 

More information: https://rocklandpridecenter.org/series/bipoc-potluck/