Tina Burner to Light Up the Stage at Long Island Pride’s 35th Anniversary!

Get ready, Long Island! 🔥 We’re thrilled to announce that the one and only Tina Burner will be bringing her powerhouse vocals, razor-sharp comedy, and larger-than-life presence to the Long Island Pride stage on Sunday, June 8, 2025, as we celebrate our 35th anniversary in style! A live-singing drag entertainer, comedian, and producer, Tina Burner […]
Free Mom Hugs New York Named One of the Grand Marshals for 35th Anniversary Long Island Pride Parade

We are proud to announce that the Free Mom Hugs New York Chapter will be one of the Grand Marshals of the 35th Anniversary Long Island Pride Parade, taking place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Huntington, NY! This special milestone year for Long Island Pride calls for leaders who embody the spirit of love, […]
Long Island Pride 2025: Honoring Grand Marshal Ryan Cassata

We are thrilled to announce that Ryan Cassata is the Grand Marshal for this year’s Long Island Pride! Ryan is more than just an accomplished singer-songwriter, activist, and trailblazer—he is one of our own. His journey with the LGBT Network began as a young teen at the Center, and today, his voice echoes across national […]
Shye Roberts Named Grand Marshal for Long Island Pride’s 35th Anniversary Celebration

Shye Roberts, a rising star with deep Long Island roots, has just been announced as the Grand Marshal for the 35th Anniversary Long Island Pride Parade—marking a full-circle moment for the powerhouse vocalist who began her journey in Glen Cove, NY. Before she was captivating millions on The Voice Season 26, Shye made waves in […]
Volunteer and Join the LI Pride Planning Committee

Make a difference this Pride season by volunteering with the Long Island Pride Planning Committee. As we approach the 35th Annual LI Pride in 2025, we anticipate this being the largest and most consequential Pride event yet. But we can only make this happen with the support of our dedicated volunteers and planning committee members. […]
Theme Announced: Long Island Pride 2025 to March Under the Banner of “Defiant Joy”

Huntington, NY — June 8, 2025 Long Island Pride has officially unveiled its theme for the 35th Annual Celebration: “Defiant Joy.” More than just a slogan, “Defiant Joy” is a rallying cry—a bold declaration of love, resistance, and resilience in the face of increasing efforts to silence and erase the LGBTQ+ community. “Thirty-five years ago, they told […]
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open for Long Island Pride 2025

Organizations and businesses are invited to become official sponsors of the 35th Annual Long Island Pride. This premier event offers exceptional visibility and brand engagement, attracting thousands of participants and attendees from across the region. Sponsorship Benefits Include: By sponsoring Long Island Pride, your support directly contributes to funding LGBTQIA+ initiatives on Long Island and […]
Long Island Pride Celebrates 35th Anniversary

In 2025, Long Island Pride commemorates a powerful milestone: 35 years of pride, resilience, and community. Our journey began in 1990, when we fought for and won the right to march, taking our case to court and achieving a victory for equality. Since that first march, Pride on Long Island has grown into so much […]