Upcoming Events
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
All Ages Pizza Party
Join us for an Intergenerational Pizza Party Get-Together @ The Pride Center!
Pizza and drinks will be provided at no cost.
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Sober Bar Night
Join us at Dutchess County’s FIRST SOBER BAR for Out & Proud Around Town! Meet and socialize with other queer adults in an alcohol-free nightlife environment in the heart of downtown Poughkeepsie. Light snacks will be provided, with a full menu of delicious mocktails available for purchase. We’ll see you there!
The bar and event are 21+
Proud Parents Online
The Proud Parent Group is a support group for parents of LGBTQ+ children of any age.
In this group, parents will have the opportunity to connect with other parents of LGBTQ+ children. Group members support each other as they learn how to best accept and support their LGBTQ+ children.
Pride Kickoff Party
We are kicking off our 2024 Poughkeepsie Pride Month festivities with our friends at Sloop Brewing Co.! Join us for a chance to mingle with the amazing organizations who help sponsors pride, as well as other members of the LGBTQ+ community.
ALSO: Get the chance to view items for our Annual Pride Auction fundraiser before they go live! We have amazing items to big on including vacations packages to New York City, The Hamptons, The Poconos, and The Berkshires; New York Jets and New York Giants signed memorabilia; an Electric Scooter; Gift Packages from the Hudson Valley Horrors Roller Derby and Utensil Kitchenware; Gift Cards from ODA Restaurant and Barnes & Noble; Tickets to Legoland New York Resort; AND SO MUCH MORE!
Appetizers and a drink ticket will be provided to all attendees.
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Pride Crosswalk Painting
Come on down to the intersection of Main Street and N/S Bridge Streets in Poughkeepsie to help us Paint Poughkeepsie Pride! Our annual crosswalk painting gets the street festive and ready for the Poughkeepsie Pride Parade happening the next Saturday.
Still unsure where to go? Just pop in Zeus Brewing Company to your GPS, we’ll be right at the corner there. As a bonus, Zeus Brewing Co. will be partnering with Dutchess Pride for a special surprise later on this year, so keep an eye out!
BIPOC Meetup
A social/support group for LGBTQ+ Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Held on the First and Third Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm-8:00pm.
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
2024 Poughkeepsie Pride Parade & Festival
We’re happy to bring Poughkeepsie Pride back for its 6th year! The parade line-up starts at 11:00am on Market Street in the City of Poughkeepsie between the Eastbound Arterial and Main Street. Step-off is at Noon, and follows Main Street down to John M. Flowers Circle at Victor C. Waryas Park, where the Pride Festival will be in full swing! The festival will feature dozens of local restaurants, creatives, entrepreneurs, companies, and more!
Pride Baseball Game @ The Hudson Valley Renegades
Join us at Heritage Financial Park (formerly Dutchess Stadium) for Pride Night with the Renegades - Baseball is for everyone! A portion of all tickets sold will benefit Dutchess County Pride Center!
It’s the Hudson Valley Renegades vs. the Brooklyn Cyclones
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
BIPOC Meetup
A social/support group for LGBTQ+ Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Held on the First and Third Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm-8:00pm.
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Party @ Betty's
Join us at Betty’s Snack Bar/The Betty for a party fundraiser to benefit Dutchess Pride!
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Movie Night
Join us for a screening of the documentary All We’ve Got followed by a Q&A with the director, Alexis Clements!
Space is very limited so please RSVP.
Popcorn and snacks will be provided at no charge.
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Proud Parents Online
The Proud Parent Group is a support group for parents of LGBTQ+ children of any age.
In this group, parents will have the opportunity to connect with other parents of LGBTQ+ children. Group members support each other as they learn how to best accept and support their LGBTQ+ children.
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Proud Parents Online
The Proud Parent Group is a support group for parents of LGBTQ+ children of any age.
In this group, parents will have the opportunity to connect with other parents of LGBTQ+ children. Group members support each other as they learn how to best accept and support their LGBTQ+ children.
Sober Over the Rainbow
Meeting Information
In-person; 11th Step Meditation; 12 Steps & 12 Traditions; Discussion; Meditation; Newcomer; Speaker
1st Thursday: Speaker Topic
2nd Thursday: 11 Step Meditation
3rd Thursday: 12&12
4th Thursday: Anniversary or Gratitude
5th Thursday: Daily Reflections
Out & Proud Around Town
Join us for a night of Axe Throwing at Spins Bowl Poughkeepsie! We are covering the cost of axe throwing, but the snacks are on you!
This Event is 18+ Only.
Event Archive
Check out all the previous events that the Pride Center has done!