Bethlehem Pride Festival 2025 Info
Entertainment
Just announced! The 2025 Bethlehem Pride Fest headliner is: The 80's Rewind! The ultimate 80's tribute band will transport us all back to our favorite decade. Joining The 80's Rewind will be fantastic drag performances by Ultra Violet, Stella Progress, Philly Pina and Typhoid Mary!! We'll once again have very special performances by Bethlehem's own Broadway Bound and The Dance Experience local stars, who totally owned the stage last year!
This year, we'll hae two very special MC's: Bethlehem native Owen Smith, and renowned LGBT activist and leader Ross Levi!
ASL interpretation will be available for the stage performances.
Location
Bethlehem's second Pride Fest will take place on Saturday June 21 starting at Noon at the First United Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Ave, just down from the Four Corners! The festival will take place across all 3 parking lots, with a stage, food vendors, and over 40 arts/craft and nonprofit vendors.
Family- friendly kid zone
Join us for FREE face painting, henna and glitter tattoos by Stellar NY! The Kid Zone will also have a super-fun bounce house, and Magic Mike will be twisting balloon art for everyone! This year, kids and families can join the Capital District YMCA and Bethlehem Children's School for crafts and fun to help celebrate the day! We've also got special surprises in store for the kids, be sure to check in at the Welcome Tent!
Parking Information
Town parking is in three different areas around the festival, noted as green on the map. The Delmar Reformed Church and Community Care Delmar have graciously agreed to offer their lots for parking as well. We also encourage you to walk/ride on the Rail Trail to the festival so you don't have to worry about parking! There is no parking on side streets around the festival, noted on the map.
For those needing accessible parking, we have designated parking spots across the street at Barbara School of the Dance, and a special transport to get you across to the festival! We encourage you to drop off those needing parking closeby and there will be volunteers assisting with drop off.