Pocono Pride Festival

09/29/2026

09/17/2026

We’re so excited to welcome you to the 2026 Champions of PRIDE celebration! In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month, this gathering shines a spotlight on the people and organizations who keep PRIDE alive in the Poconos long after the festival season ends.

Join us on October 15 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Vault 636 Restaurant, which hosts us in its private event space for an evening of gratitude, good company, and a toast to our Champions.

There’s no cost to attend, but space is limited. Guests who pre-register will receive a complimentary drink ticket.

The celebration includes live performances by Rebel Stages, a cash bar, and hors d’oeuvres, along with the presentation of donations to this year’s partner area nonprofits.

We are also proud to honor the Person of the Year, Business of the Year, and Ally of the Year.

If you’d like to attend, please fill out the registration form below to reserve your spot:

https://forms.gle/dr1PMx2YrTYhQksv8

08/13/2026

One Week to Go – Let's Talk Books! 📚🌈

Our next Kaleidoscope Book Club meeting is just around the corner: Thursday, August 20th at 6 PM – and we'd love to have you there, no matter where you are in your reading journey.

This month's theme is "Every Body, Every Story," exploring the intersection of disability and LGBTQIA+ identities. Whether you're reading fiction, nonfiction, memoir, YA, or even a juvenile book, we welcome it all—as long as it centers disabled LGBTQIA+ characters or is written by an author from the community.

Haven't finished? No problem! Maybe you're still reading, started something else, or have a DNF you'd like to talk about. We're flexible! The club is meant for community and good conversation.

When & Where:
Thursday, August 20th | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
In person: Hughes Library, Pullen Room
Online: Join via Zoom (hybrid format)

Who's welcome? All adults—LGBTQ+ readers, allies, and anyone curious. We keep it respectful, inclusive, and welcoming.

Have questions or need the Zoom link? Reach out anytime:
📧 [email protected]
📞 570-421-0800 ext. 317

Grab your current read (or a past one!) and come share your thoughts with a great group of people. Hope to see you there!

07/29/2026

What if you need resources here in PA?

You have a friend in Harrisburg! Ash, the executive director of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on LGBTQ stopped by Pocono PRIDE Festival to teach us how we can find resources for the community 🌈

07/27/2026

We have heard the concerns about parking and this year we took action!

We worked with the Stroudsburg High School to use their lots. We rented a handicap accessible shuttle. And when we were concerned that one shuttle wouldn't be enough, we asked our friends at the Pocono Family YMCA if we could borrow their bus (and bus driver).

We are so lucky to have such amazing partnerships in Downtown Stroudsburg 🫶

Thank you to everyone who made this possible! We hope to continue to provide auxiliary parking to help make our event accessible to all 🌈

07/25/2026

A huge thank you to Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. for sponsoring the Pocono PRIDE Festival and showing up for our community in the most fabulous hats we have ever seen! 🌈

Our festival is free thanks to our amazing sponsors! We could not host this incredible event without their support!

07/23/2026

A huge thank you to Great Wolf Lodge for sponsoring the Pocono PRIDE Festival and sending their incredible team out to celebrate with us in Downtown Stroudsburg! From the matching purple tees to the Love Wins accessories, they came ready to PARTY!

We love seeing local businesses show up for our community with such enthusiasm and joy. Thank you Great Wolf Lodge for your support and for being part of the Pocono PRIDE family! 🏳️‍🌈

07/21/2026

We are so grateful for the support of ESSA Bank at the Pocono PRIDE Festival!

ESSA Bank believes in our local communities and their commitment to giving back is something we admire deeply! That kind of support means the world to us and to everyone who walks through Downtown Stroudsburg on festival day ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

07/17/2026

Shoutout to the amazing team at Giant for sponsoring the Pocono PRIDE Festival and keeping our performers, volunteers, and staff fed and fueled all day long! 🌈

Giant made sure everyone behind the scenes had everything they needed to bring their best to the Pocono PRIDE Festival. We could not do this without them! 🙌

Thank you Giant for showing up for our community with your whole heart and your whole team! ❤️🏳️‍🌈

07/15/2026

A huge thank you to B. Braun for their support of the Pocono PRIDE Festival as a Rainbow Sponsor 🌈

B. Braun showed up for our community in a big way, bringing their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion values right to the heart of Downtown Stroudsburg. We loved having their team on the ground with us all day ❤️

Sponsors like B. Braun make Pocono PRIDE Festival possible and we are so grateful for their commitment to our community! 🏳️‍🌈