Capital Pride 2012
Thursday May 31- Sunday June 10, 2012
Capital Pride Parade and Festival
Sunday June 10 12pm-5pm
We are thrilled to announce the Capital Pride 2012 Events Schedule – Pride around the Region! This year will see the return of some of our most popular events like Capital Pride Bowling at Playdium bowl in Albany, or Mini-Golf at the Funplex in East Greenbush. We’ve also added a number of new and exciting events to the schedule like our LGBT Gaymer night at Pastime Legends Video Games in Troy, or “Cabaret for Kids” featuring Carmie and Freida, a fun, family-friendly event right here at the Pride Center. We also have the return of our Wine and Cheese event, a panel discussion on LGBT health issues moderated by Benita Zahn, an LGBT Netowrking Happy hour at Schenectady’s Van Dyck Restaurant, and the Walgreens Run for Pride 5K. Be sure to join us on Thursday May 31st for our kick-off BBQ, also here at the Center, and check out our newly renovated Rainbow Café .
CLICK HERE to download the Walgreens Run for Pride 5K and Rainbow Fun Run Registration form (due May 28!)!

Photography by: Sebastien Barre
Capital Pride Parade and Festival
Sunday June 10 12pm-5pm
As always, the 11 days of Capital Pride culminate in our annual Parade and Festival in Washington Park on Sunday, June 10th. American Idol finalist Kimberley Locke will be performing along with up and coming pop sensation Neon Hitch. It’s 11 days of Pride and you won’t want to miss a minute!
CLICK HERE FOR the PRIDE 5K 2012 Registration
Volunteer for PRIDE!!
We are still looking for Volunteers to help out with many of our Capital Pride events, including the Parade and Festival. If interested, please contact James Shultis at jshultis@capitalpridecenter.org.
It will be the best volunteer experience of your life (or at least June)!
Your elected officials support Capital Pride!
Click on the images below to view letters of support from local, state and federal elected officials.















