STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — From enjoying a night of bowling to taking in a Staten Island FerryHawks game, The Pride Center of Staten Island has planned a host of PrideFest 2025 events, which start in May to celebrate the borough’s LGBTQ+ community.

And while Pride Month is traditionally celebrated in June, Staten Island festivities kickoff in May to allow Islanders to attend other LGBTQ+ events occurring across the city. And this year, the Island’s events extend into June.

The series of events will include the Pride Center’s Pride Festival, which last year was attended by more than 3,000 people. With over 100 vendors, artists, food trucks, entertainment and activities – including free “slip and slide” and mechanical bull rides – this year’s event promises to have entertainment for the whole family.

“Our our Pride Festival each year seems to be growing and getting bigger and better,” said Melissa Sullivan , executive director of the Pride Center of Staten Island.

“I’d love to see everybody out at at the Pride Festival on May 31. And we also have so many other smaller, good events, like our youth prom, pride bowling and senior brunch. We’ve got such a great range of pride events happening this year. And I can’t wait to meet the whole community out at those events. And everybody should absolutely stop by and say hello,” she added.

List of events:

Stonewall National Museum Tour – The PrideFest kickoff was Saturday with a tour of the Stonewall National Museum in Manhattan where a contingent of Islanders learned about the museum’s history, which includes the strides made by the LGBTQ+ community with the Stonewall Uprising of 1969.

FerryHawks Pride Baseball – May 16, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park, 75 Richmond Ter., St. George. Tickets will be $15 for the game where the Staten Island FerryHawks will take on the Gastonia Ghost Peppers. Twenty percent of every ticket purchased will go back to the Pride Center. Purchase your tickets here: gofevo.com/event/Pridecenter52 .

Youth Prom! - Port Richmond High School Masquerade (for ages 13-24) at 85 Saint Josephs Ave. on May 17 from 5:30 - 9 p.m. “It’s a night in disguise. Grab your unique masquerade mask and come join the fun with good food, mocktails and so much more. Dance the night away in disguise at Port Richmond High School,” said the Pride Center in a written statement. For more information, contact Shanice Grainger at 718-808-1364 or email s [email protected].

Pride Festival – May 31 from 12- 5 p.m.at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr., Livingston. “Join us to party in person and rejoice in the rich diversity of the LGBTQIA+ and allied community. Come celebrate with live music, artists, craft vendors, food, activities, performers, etc... Free shuttle bus service available to and from Snug Harbor and Shake Shack at Empire Outlets,” said the Pride Center in a written statement. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available; apply here: pridecentersi.org/pride-festival-opportunities .

St. George Theater Event – June 6 at 8:30 p.m. at 325 St Marks Pl. The event will feature a special screening of “ To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newma r,” sponsored by Williams Eye Works and Richmond University Medical Center . Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets here: stgeorgetheatre.com/events .

Seaglass Carousel - June 7 from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. Participants from the ages of 13-24 will meet at the Staten Island Ferry terminal at 11:30 a.m. to catch the 12 p.m. ferry to Manhattan. After getting off the ferry, participants will head to the Seaglass Carousel in Battery Park (State Street & Battery Place) for a carousel ride. Afterwards, the group will travel together to get pizza at 50 Fulton Street. Before heading back to the ferry, participants will grab some ice cream at Big Gay Ice Cream. The carrousel ride, pizza and ice cream will be provided by the Pride Center of Staten Island. The deadline to sign up is May 19. You must register for the event by contacting Shanice Grainger at 718-808-1364, .

The Golden Gathering - Pride Fest Brunch (for ages 50+) – June 18 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Pride Center of Staten Island at 66 Willow Ave., Suite 202, Stapleton. “Join the Golden Rainbow Social Club for brunch to celebrate PrideFest at the Pride Center. Come enjoy an opportunity to socialize and keep your mind strong by supporting each other through social activities,” said the Pride Center in a statement. “We will have good music, great food, desserts, coffee and tea. We will also have interactive games/activities, fun contests and awards will be given out. All free of charge.” For more information or if you would like to attend, contact Pete Dugan at 718-701-0512 or [email protected].