Niagara Pride announces vibrant June celebrations across Niagara County

Niagara Pride press release

Niagara Pride Inc. has announced its extensive schedule of Pride celebrations for June, bringing a series of events to various communities across Niagara County. These celebrations are part of Niagara Pride's "Season of Pride 2026," dedicated to fostering safer, more welcoming, and inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.

June, recognized globally as Pride Month, will be filled with opportunities for celebration, community engagement and advocacy, culminating in the official Pride of Niagara Falls: Rainbow City Pride.

June event highlights

•Spiritual gathering and Pride blessing, Thursday, June 4, at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Niagara Falls, 639 Main St. This event will bring together a variety of faith leaders to offer support, blessings and support for Pride month.

•Pride N.O.W. – 2026, Saturday, June 6, at 2720-2729 Main St., Newfane. Kicking off the month's festivities, this event invites everyone to celebrate community and Pride in Newfane, Olcott and Wilson.

•Lockport Pride – 2026, Saturday, June 13, at The Kenan Center, 433 Locust St. Lockport will host its third annual Pride event, offering a day of celebration and unity within the community. An adults-only drag show, presented by DivasWho, will conclude the evening at the Kenan Center's Taylor Theater.

•Oliver Street Pride – 2026, Saturday, June 20, at Heritage Park Oliver St., North Tonawanda. Back for its sixth year, this event features a wide variety of vendors, food trucks and entertainment.

•Rainbow City Pride – 2026, Saturday, June 27, at Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls. The official Pride of Niagara Falls is an annual festival that transforms Old Falls Street into a vibrant, rainbow-filled celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, featuring live music, drag performances, food and more. 

"We are incredibly excited for our June 2026 lineup, offering diverse opportunities for everyone to come together and celebrate Pride across Niagara County," said Dr. Ronald Piaseczny, president of Niagara Pride. "These events are crucial for fostering visibility, support, and a strong sense of community for our LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies."

For more information on these events, entertainment lineups, vendor registration, and how to get involved, visit the Niagara Pride website at www.niagarapride.org.

Niagara Pride Inc. is Niagara County's longest-operating nonprofit organization dedicated to creating safer, more welcoming, and inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies across Niagara County. Contact Niagara Pride Inc. at [email protected].