2026 Pocono Pride Festival
Our festival takes place in Downtown Stroudsburg, PA! Metered Parking is free on Sunday, so you may park at any of the borough parking lots or street park. We have satellite parking at the Stroudsburg High School with two shuttles running to and from the festival.
You can find vendors on 7th, 6th, Monroe Street, and Courthouse Square in Stroudsburg, PA!
Below you will find tentative schedules for all three of our stages! Please note that these are both subject to change.
Center Stage Schedule
Our Center Stage will be hosted by the famous Clan Ann! Carol Ann—Carol Ann and Sharron Ann Husbands will be taking the stage throughout the day. DJ Frank BiShop will be spinning the whole day on the Center Stage between performances. This stage is brought to you by Sanofi!
11:40
Zumba Wake-up Warmup - Trademark Fitness
12:00
Join us for our opening ceremony with the singing of the national anthem, an invocation, a poem, and an introduction to the day!
12:20
Cast of Jagged Little Pill will preform a preview of their upcoming production
Vocalist - Andi Drogynous
12:30
Drag Queens - Rosa De La Cruz, Aya Vlasheez, Kay Gorgeous
Joe Grisanzio Band
1:00
Drag Performances - Urethra Vas D’Ferens & Belle Pepper
Bryce Brown Band
1:30
Group Drag Performance - Oliver Twist, Barri Mccockiner, Willee B. Stuffin
Singer - Nevaeh
Speaker - Ashleigh Strange, Governor’s Advisory Commission on LGBTQ Affairs
2:00
Vintage Feedback Band
Group Drag Performance - Rosa De La Cruz, Harumy Doll, Sara Casm
2:30
Drag King Singer - Dom Parinyon
Drag Performances by Kay Gorgeous & Uretha Vas D'Ferens
Sol Katana Band - Featuring Special Guest Appearances
3:00
Featured Performer - HUMANFOREVER
Ballroom Highlight - OTA
3:30
Drag Performance by - Mummma D
Hannah Noel Band
Drag Performances by - Belle Pepper and Kay Gorgeous
4:00
Andi Drogynous Band
Singer - Nani Storm
4:30
Pocono Pride Festival Finale
4:45
DJ Frank BiShop spins Pride anthems
Spotlight Stage
Our Spotlight Stage will be hosted by Sylvia Thompson! DJ Gold FM will be spinning between performances. This stage is brought to you by Create & Be. This stage will be located near Renegade Winery.
1:30
Singer/Guitarist - Andi Drogynous
Singer - Jojo
2:00
Poet - Ashley-Devon
Singer - The Random Hubiak
2:30
Poet & Singer - Saphire
Musical Poet - Sleepy Johnnie
3:00
Music Trio - Cabot & Smith
Poet - Jinx
3:30
Singer/Guitarist - Kurt Peloquin
Drag Singer - Dom Parinyon
4:00
DJ Gold FM spins til 5pm
EXPOSURE: Developing Visibility in Queer Art
This year in partnership with Create & Be, we are excited to feature queer film screenings and an art gallery exhibition celebrating LGBTQIA+ artists and storytellers.
1:00
All The World's A Stage
1:20
Art Gallery Viewing
1:40
Amish Country Queer
2:05
Art Gallery Viewing
2:25
Amish Country Queer
2:50
All The World's A Stage
3:00
Talkback Session with Creatives
3:15
Art Gallery Viewing will be open until 4 pm
REBEL Stage
This stage starts out geared towards our youngsters with youth performances, story time, and family friendly musical performances! This stage is brought to you by Rebel Stages.
12:30
Drag Story Time by Belle, Urethra & Nani
The Color Parade & Rainbow Connection
1:00
Story Time
Rebel Stages Break for Film Screening & Art Gallery Experience
Cast of Rebel Stages’ Once on This Island
1:30
Featured Solo Performance
Cast of Rebel Stages’ Pirates of Penzance
2:00
Featured Solo Performance
Preview Performances of REBEL Stages upcoming Summer Musicals: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf
Featured Solo Performances
2:30
Preview Performances of REBEL Stages upcoming Summer Musicals: Mary Poppins Jr.
Featured Solo Performance
3:00
Preview Performances of REBEL Stages upcoming Summer Musicals: Jagged Little Pill
3:30
Featured Solo Performance
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Metered Parking is free in the entire borough of Stroudsburg. You can also park at Stroudsburg High School at 1100 West Main Street. We will have two shuttles running every 15 minutes from 11:30-5:30!
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Friendly dogs are welcome at Pocono Pride, but please use your discretion. It can be a crowded and lively event with loud music throughout the day. They will need to be kept on a leash at all times and please pick up after your dog.
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While you know yourself best, a great starting packing list is:
Sunscreen
Water
Cash (some of our vendors are cash only)
Sunglasses
Small bag
Phone & Portable Phone Battery
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Thanks to our generous sponsors, this event is completely free to attend! Please do not buy tickets from anyone.
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Yes! Our festival is family-friendly and we even have a dedicated kids space!
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Absolutely, you are welcome to bring your own food and nonalcoholic drinks to Pocono Pride! We also have a fantastic selection of food vendors offering a variety of delicious options. You can also support one of the many local restaurants and eateries of Downtown Stroudsburg!
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Absolutely! Pocono Pride is a celebration of diversity and inclusion for everyone. We welcome allies, friends, and family of all sexual orientations and gender identities to join the fun and show their support for the LGBTQ+ community.