Gettysburg Pride Festival at a Glance
Friday: Opening celebrations, kick-off walk, and evening programming across town.
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Saturday: Full-day outdoor celebration at Gettysburg Rec Park, featuring performances, vendors, activities, and community spaces,
+ TWO official Pride after parties! |
Sunday: Queer yoga, connection spaces, and community-centered programming.
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Friday — Community Kickoff
Gettysburg Pride Weekend begins with community-centered gatherings, performances, and evening celebrations across town. Start Pride weekend by connecting, celebrating, and showing up together.
One of the best parts? Every official Gettysburg Pride Friday event is FREE!
One of the best parts? Every official Gettysburg Pride Friday event is FREE!
Friday Pride Walk: 6 PM Meet us at the Gettysburg Middle School parking lot with your handheld Pride & American flags, to walk the sidewalks and show Gettysburg our PRIDE!
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Friday Pride 250 Showcase: 7 PM at Unitarian Universalists Gettysburg. Join us for a cabaret-style performance featuring song, dance, drag, and more! Free to attend, just RSVP here!
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Saturday — Gettysburg Pride Festival at the Rec Park
Our signature Pride celebration takes place for the first time at the Gettysburg Rec Park — Join us for a full day of performances, community spaces, music, local vendors, food, and all-ages activities.
Saturday: Pride 250See you at the Gettysburg Rec Park,
11:30-7 PM Saturday, May, 30, for the 10th year of Gettysburg Pride Fest! Bring a blanket or a chair Opening Ceremony at 12 NOON Stop by the Pride Tent for your 2026 commemorative teeshirt, water, and fest info. |
Main Stage ScheduleBring your chair or blanket and get a seat on the lawn in front of the amphitheatre stage!
11:30 AM Gates Open 12 Noon Opening Ceremony - bring a chair or blanket 1 pm DJ Nan Martino 1:30 pm Honey on the Rocks 2:30 pm DJ Nan Martino 3 pm Cadence Treble Chorus of Central Pennsylvania 3:45 pm DJ Nan Martino 4:30 pm Mood Indigo 5:30 PM Dance Party on the Lawn with DJ Nan Martino Check out the local vendors, resource tents, activities hub, food, and so much more! |
Pride Activity HubNew to Gettysburg Pride 2026! Drop-in programming happening throughout the day:
1-4 pm Pet a Pig with Brave Little Brunehilde 1-1:30 PM Pride Storytime - Little Fox Books 2:30-3 PM Music Circle by Tonal Music Therapy 3 PM Pride Storytime - Little Fox Books 4-4:30 Music Circle by Tonal Music 5:30-6:30 Karaoke Dance Party - Root and Bloom |
What to Bring to the Park
This is Gettysburg Pride's FIRST YEAR at the Gettysburg Area Rec Park! To help make it a success, please bring:
• Your own folding chair or blanket
• Water – or grab a bottle from the Pride Tent
• Yourself and your friends! Pride is for EVERYONE!
• Your own folding chair or blanket
• Water – or grab a bottle from the Pride Tent
• Yourself and your friends! Pride is for EVERYONE!
Available Throughout the Day
Community Vendors • Youth & Young Adult Space • Calm Tent • Aid & Resource Tables • All-Ages Activity Area • Food Truck Court
Saturday Pride Fest After Parties
Yes, there are TWO after parties!
8–10pm after the park fest ends, check out these two fabulous after parties:
21+ Drag Show: Join Amethyst Diamond and many other performers for a night you won't forget!
POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 12TH! All-Ages Dance Party: Catch DJ Deezy at Waldo's & Co for their annual all-ages Pride dance party!
8–10pm after the park fest ends, check out these two fabulous after parties:
21+ Drag Show: Join Amethyst Diamond and many other performers for a night you won't forget!
POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 12TH! All-Ages Dance Party: Catch DJ Deezy at Waldo's & Co for their annual all-ages Pride dance party!
21+ Drag Show After PartyAmethyst Diamond’s A Night of Royalty –
Official After Party Drag Show The crowns come out after dark! Join us from 8-10PM at Adams County Arts Council for Gettysburg Pride’s official after-party drag show featuring some of Central Pennsylvania’s fiercest queens. ✨ VIP Tables and General Admission available! 🌈 BYOB | Limited tickets | Pride fundraiser 
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All-Ages Waldo's Dance PartyWaldo's & Company Featuring DJ Deezy –
Official Pride Dance Party: POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 12TH! When Pride Fest ends, the dance floor opens. Head underground from 8-10PM at Waldo's & Company for an ALL-AGES Pride Dance Party featuring DJ Deezy, Pride drinks, and nonstop celebration energy. 💃 Free entry! ⚡ Get here early, this party fills up fast! Grab your friends and get YOU. ON. THE. DANCE. FLOOR. 
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Festival Map
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This Festival Map is interactive! Click or tap on each item for a description.
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Sunday — Yoga, Community, & Closing Events
Sunday offers space to reconnect, reflect, and close Pride weekend together through grounding, community-centered experiences, like Yoga at the Park!
Guess what? Every official Gettysburg Pride Sunday event is free or donation-based!
Guess what? Every official Gettysburg Pride Sunday event is free or donation-based!
Thank you for being part of Gettysburg Pride. Community continues beyond this weekend.
Accessibility, FAQs & Community Support
We want everyone to feel prepared, welcome, and supported throughout Gettysburg Pride Weekend. Below are answers to common questions about accessibility, logistics, and participation.
Accessibility at Gettysburg Pride
Gettysburg Pride is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible celebration for people of all identities, abilities, and needs. Everyone is welcome at Gettysburg Pride!
If you have specific accessibility questions or concerns, please reach out to Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority staff, at: [email protected] Festival Accessibility (Saturday at Rec Park)
Need assistance during the festival? Visit the Info Booth or speak with any volunteer — we are here to help. Sensory Considerations Pride includes music, crowds, and high-energy celebration. We also offer quieter spaces for rest and regulation. You may wish to bring:
Mobility & Arrival
Communication Accessibility (add if applicable)
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Frequently Asked QuestionsIs Gettysburg Pride family-friendly?
Yes! Pride is an all-ages celebration welcoming families, youth, and community members of every generation. Is the festival free? Yes — the Saturday Festival and many other Gettysburg Pride events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Can I bring my dog? Leashed pets are welcome at outdoor events. Please ensure animals are comfortable around crowds and music. Service animals welcome at all events. What should I bring?
Will there be food? Yes! Food trucks and local vendors will be available throughout the Saturday festival. Where do I go if I need help? Visit the Info Booth or speak with a volunteer wearing a Pride badge or lanyard, or seek out security. What happens if it rains? Pride is a rain-or-shine event. Weather updates will be shared via social media and announcements. Are there bathrooms? Yes — restroom facilities are available at Rec Park and listed on the festival map. How do I report a concern or safety issue? Gettysburg Pride follows community care principles. Please notify a volunteer, safety team member, or the Info Booth immediately. |
Community Care Reminder
Gettysburg Pride is a celebration rooted in respect, consent, and collective care.
We ask all attendees to:
Respect identities and boundaries • Celebrate responsibly • Support a welcoming environment for everyone
We ask all attendees to:
Respect identities and boundaries • Celebrate responsibly • Support a welcoming environment for everyone
Be Part of Gettysburg Pride
Gettysburg Pride exists because of community participation, care, and collective effort.
Ways to Get Involved
Pride doesn’t end when the festival does — community continues all year long.