PRIDE 250: A NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM
More information about Gettysburg Pride
Festival Weekend Timeline
May 29 - 31, 2026 | Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Friday, May 29
6:00 PM Pride 250 Kick-Off
Gettysburg Area Middle School | 37 Lefever Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Mayor Alison Lintal opens the weekend with remarks, followed by a Pride Walk with American flags and Pride flags along the sidewalk from the Middle School to Lincoln Square and back to the Middle School.
Committee Chair: Bonnie Grady
7:00 - 9:00 PM Pride 250 Showcase: A Celebration of Music, Storytelling, Drag, and More
Unitarian Universalists of Gettysburg | 136 S. Stratton Street, Gettysburg, PA
Free admission. Reserve a seat at Eventbrite.
Committee Chair: Kyle Meisner
Saturday, May 30
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM Pride 250: A New Birth of Freedom Festival
Gettysburg Area Recreation Park | 545 Long Lane, Gettysburg, PA
Parking available at Gettysburg Hospital and PNC Bank.
VENDOR AREA
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM | Coordinator: Roger Lund
MAIN STAGE AT THE AMPHITHEATER | COORDINATOR: FLORENCE MARCH
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM | Opening Ceremony
• Blessing by Community Minister Bright
• "America the Beautiful" adapted for Gettysburg Pride, led by the Unitarian Universalists of Gettysburg and Cadence Treble Chorus; flag bearers Craig Bruno and Gary Schwartz
• Land Acknowledgement and Two-Spirit People - Dr. Stephanie Sellers, Native American Studies educator, Gettysburg College
• "Three Stepping Stones to Freedom: From the Declaration of Independence to the Gettysburg Address to the Pride Movement" - Major General Gale Pollock, USA (Ret.), former Deputy Surgeon General of the United States Army
• The Gettysburg Address, read by Craig Bruno
• "We're Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table" - UU Gettysburg Choir and Cadence Treble Chorus
• Remarks by Gettysburg Mayor Alison Lintal
• "Gettysburg's Journey to Inclusion" - Dr. Kyle Weary, music educator and director, Cadence Treble Chorus
• "How Could Anyone Ever Tell You" - UU Gettysburg Choir and Cadence Treble Chorus
• Personal Testimony: Pearle Lavery, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist
• Personal Testimony: Sam Lau, Disability Advocate
• Closing: "This Little Light of Mine" - UU Gettysburg Choir and Cadence Treble Chorus
1:00 - 1:30 PM DJ Nan Martino
DJ Nan is a Pride veteran from Lewes, DE
1:30 - 2:30 PM Honey on the Rocks
Rooted in R&B, pop, and soul covers, drawing from an artfully curated setlist of standout classics ranging from the B52s to Valerie June.
2:30 PM DJ Nan Martino
3:00 PM Cadence Treble Chorus of Central Pennsylvania
Cadence brings together a diverse group of women, united by the joy of singing, to celebrate and empower women and to affirm a positive image of lesbians and feminists.
3:45 - 4:30 PM DJ Nan Martino
4:30 - 5:30 PM Mood Indigo
A renowned jazz duo known for their unique blend of folk and jazz.
5:30 - 7:00 PM Open Dance Party on the Lawn
DJ Nan Martino closes out the festival day.
Saturday Evening | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | Two simultaneous events:
8:00 - 10:00 PM An Evening with Royalty Drag Show
Adams County Arts Council | 125 S. Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA
Featuring Amethyst Diamond. BYOB. Must be 21+ to drink; ID required. Ages 18+ admitted.
Ticketing information coming soon.
Coordinators: Craig Bruno and Roger Lund
8:00 - 10:00 PM All-Ages Pride Dance Party
Waldo's & Company | 17 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA
Featuring DJ Deezy. Free and open to all. Alcohol-free venue. No backpacks.
Sunday, May 31
1:00 - 2:00 PM Pride Yoga
Gettysburg Recreation Park | 545 Long Lane, Gettysburg, PA
A mindful, celebratory practice to close out Gettysburg Pride 2026. All levels welcome. Adaptable and inclusive. Donation-based. Bring a mat or chair, a blanket, and any props you like.
What to Bring
Pride Swag: Bring handheld Pride and American flags to Friday's Kick-Off Walk and Saturday's Festival. Pick up your new Gettysburg Pride shirt at the Pride Tent.
Seating: Bring your own chair or blanket to Saturday's festival at the Rec Park.
Water: Bring your own bottle or stop by the Pride Tent to stay cool and hydrated.
Parking and Farmers Market
Parking for Saturday's festival is available at Gettysburg Hospital and PNC Bank.
The Gettysburg Farmers Market will be at the Rec Park from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday. Early arrivals are encouraged to browse the market before the festival opens at 11:30 AM. Save your spot for the Opening Ceremony by leaving your lawn chair at the Amphitheater.
