South St
Warwick, NY 10990
USA
Day of Acceptance, Illuminate Pride
Day of Acceptance is a family-friendly day with brunch, a parade, and live entertainment hosted by the Warwick Valley Community Center and Living Well GSA.
This Pride event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and allies starts at 11.00AM at the Warwick Valley Community Center, 11 Hamilton Avenue, Warwick, NY. Everyone is invited to decorate floats, make processional art for the parade, enjoy a free rainbow bagel brunch, and dance to DJ Skyhook. There will be mental health and support organization booths in attendance. Acting Out Playhouse presents a medley of tunes from Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat at 12.30pm. The parade steps-off at 1.30pm. The route is Orchard Street to Railroad Green, South Street to Main Street, and returning to the Community Center.
The Pride Drag Show starts at 2.45pm at the Center with Mistress of Ceremonies Eve Starr joined by guest star Evita Loca, all the way from New York City! Audience members are invited to join them on stage and can register for So You Think You Can Drag. More details on the Community Center’s FB event page.
All are welcome to march with their own banner. To register a float call the WV Community Center, (845) 986-6422.
The Day of Acceptance is supported by Life Skills for Teens & Living Well programs funded by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services through the Orange County Youth Bureau; Drug-Free Communities, Office of Addiction Services & Support; the Town and Village of Warwick; WVCC Youth groups; Warwick NY Pride; and Wickham Works.
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