Mission

Watertown Pride operates under the umbrella of NNY Pride, Inc., a non-profit. We celebrate diversity, foster inclusion, and promote education for LGBTQIA+ persons living in Watertown and Northern New York, regardless of orientation or identity. Our annual weekend of events started in 2019 and has drawn thousands of people out to Watertown to celebrate pride and to find support within their community. The money raised from Watertown Pride is used to help LGBTQ youth in the community. In the past, Watertown Pride has been a proud supporter of the Q Center which provides safe spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, their families, and allies to gather, share, and receive support.