Collar City Pride Community Pride Flag Raising
Collar City Pride hosts its 2nd annual Community Pride Flag raising at The YWCA in Downtown Troy on Monday, June 1st at 6:30pm!
Join us as we hear from local electeds and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and unfurl the progressive pride flag together!
Collar City Pride Swann Ball
The Swann Ball honors BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ icon, William Dorsey Swann, America's first self-proclaimed Drag Queen and first documented gay rights activist. This semi-formal event encourages attendees to dress in their best swan-inspired attire for a chance to compete in a costume contest and win prizes! The doors open at 7 pm with a cash bar, music, and passed hors d'oeuvres, and our speaking program begins at 8 pm, leading into our performances and contests at 9 pm, and the event ends by 10:30 pm.
The proceeds from the Swann Ball will go to support Collar City Pride's opening of their Downtown Troy LGBTQIA2S+ Community Center! This center will house our Rainbow Bridging Case Management program, weekly groups, monthly meetups, and a hub for our queer community of Rensselaer County.
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El Swann Ball rinde homenaje al icono BIPOC y LGBTQIA2S+, William Dorsey Swann: la primera *drag queen* autoproclamada de Estados Unidos y el primer activista documentado por los derechos de los homosexuales.
Este evento de carácter semiformal invita a los asistentes a lucir sus mejores atuendos inspirados en los cisnes para tener la oportunidad de competir en un concurso de disfraces ¡y ganar premios! Las puertas abren a las 7:00 p. m. con servicio de barra (pago en efectivo), música y aperitivos servidos al paso; nuestro programa de discursos comienza a las 8:00 p. m., dando paso a las actuaciones y concursos a las 9:00 p. m., y el evento concluye alrededor de las 10:30 p. m.
¡Los fondos recaudados en el Swann Ball se destinarán a apoyar la inauguración del Centro Comunitario LGBTQIA2S+ de Collar City Pride en el centro de Troy! Este centro albergará nuestro programa de gestión de casos "Rainbow Bridging", grupos semanales, encuentros mensuales y servirá como punto de encuentro para nuestra comunidad *queer* del condado de Rensselaer.
TDOV Screening with Queer Film Club
Join us in celebrating Trans Day of Visibility with a free film screening, in partnership with Queer Film Club!
Drag and Defiance Benefit Event
Drag and Defiance is coming to Mt. Ida Preservation Hall as a bewitching benefit for CCP and Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood!
Burlesque: Official Collar City Pride After Party
After the festival, join us for Burlesque: The Official Pride After Party at Mean Max Brew Works.
2nd Annual Collar City Pride Festival
Get ready for our biggest and boldest event of the year — the 2nd Annual Collar City Pride Festival is back! Hosted by the dazzling Miss Gay Empire State, Stella Progress, and the iconic Mor’Glamazon.
Free to attend | All ages welcome | Costumes encouraged
Pride Kick - Off Party at The Pickle
After the Haunted Ghost Tour, head over to The Pickle at 8 pm for our Pride Kick-Off Dance Party!
Haunted Upstate Ghost Tour
We’re teaming up with Haunted Upstate for a ghost tour to kick off Pride weekend!
Community Classroom: A Library’s Place in Advocacy, Social Justice, and Ethics
Join Sam Berry-Sullivan (they/them), Health Sciences Librarian at Utica University, for a compelling exploration of how libraries can serve as powerful spaces for advocacy, inclusion, and social change.
Community Classroom: An Insider's Guide to Advocacy and Queer Policy
As attacks on the LGBTQIA2+ community intensify, it's crucial for us to arm ourselves with knowledge. Join us for our first Community Classroom event, where local queer folks with expertise will share valuable insights!
Sober in the Sun: 2nd Annual Pride Picnic
Presented by Collar City Pride & In Our Own Voices
Join us for a joyful, substance-free Pride celebration filled with community, games, good food, and fun.
Uncharted Voices: A TGNCNB Singer-Songwriter Showcase
Get ready, Troy—Pride season is approaching, and we’re kicking things off in style!
Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating the incredible talent of our local TGNCNB singer-songwriters at Uncharted Voices: TGNCNB Singer-Songwriter Showcase, hosted at none other than the heart of Troy’s music scene—Mojo’s Cafe and Gallery on Saturday, May 31st!
We’re thrilled to feature performances by three of the Capital Region’s own: Lina Franzine, JJ’s Okay, and Julia Alsarraf—artists whose voices and stories deserve the spotlight
Enjoy delicious drinks available for purchase from Mojo’s, and know that 100% of ticket proceeds go directly to the artists. Be sure to swing by the Collar City Pride table during the event to learn more about our programs, services, upcoming events—and yes, opportunities to donate and support!
Doors open at 6 PM, and the music starts at 7 PM.
Tickets are on a sliding scale: $10–$25
(No one will be turned away for lack of funds.)
Let’s celebrate Pride, community, and the power of local music—together!
Pride Kick-Off XXXtravaganza
Do you know what time it is, community? It’s the unofficial start of PRIDE SEASON!
At Collar City Pride, we believe Pride is more than just 30 days in June—that’s why our celebration kicks off May 1st and keeps going strong.
We’re starting things off with a bang: an 18+ burlesque and variety show at Refuge in Troy, featuring dancing, drag, and dazzling performances by the Slaughterhouse Collective. Expect to be wowed, teased, and totally entertained—all in support of a great cause.
All ticket sales go directly to support Collar City Pride’s programs, services, and festival. Space is limited, and tickets are on a sliding scale.
Community Solidarity Chat
Join Collar City Pride and Cafe Euphoria for a Community Solidarity Gathering on Monday, April 28th at 7:00 PM. Masks provided and required for accessibility, and live-streaming on our Instagram!
Collar City Pride Spotlight Competition
Collar City Pride presents their Pride Spotlight Competition!
Join us at McAddy’s Pub in Troy on Friday, March 28th. Sign-ups start at 7:30pm (only 12 spots available)! Perform your talent for a chance to perform on the Pride stage in October!
DJ Loki will be spinning, and the amazing Mor’Glamazon is our host!
Performers will get up to 5 minutes. Backing tracks must be emailed 5 days prior. Bands: sign up for the July competition!
Winners get $200 along with a performance on the stage in October.
Cover: $10 (proceeds support Collar City Pride’s October festival).
Sign up early – spots are limited! Can’t wait to see you there!
Recovery Rainbow Support Group
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.