COOPERSTOWN PRIDE BLOCK PARTY RETURNS TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY

In honor of Pride Month, Cooperstown Pride is bringing the community together for a vibrant celebration of love, identity, visibility, and belonging. In partnership with Cooperstown Central School’s Identity Alliance, the Cooperstown Pride Block Party invites LGBTQ+ community members, allies, families, neighbors, and visitors to gather for an afternoon filled with music, creativity, connection, and pride. This free, family-friendly celebration will take place on Saturday, June 27, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Pioneer Park, located at Main and Pioneer Streets in the heart of Cooperstown.

Free and open to all, the Cooperstown Pride Block Party invites LGBTQ+ community members, allies, families, neighbors, and visitors to come together for an afternoon of joy, visibility, and shared community pride.

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celebratING diversity, unity and inclusion

celebratING diversity, unity and inclusion

Glimmerglass Stars Shine

We’re excited to share that artists from the Glimmerglass Festival will be taking the stage at this year’s Cooperstown Pride Block Party. Known for world-class performances and extraordinary artistry, Glimmerglass Festival Resident Artists will bring a dynamic mix of powerful vocals, theatrical energy, and captivating stage presence that has made the festival one of the nation’s premier cultural destinations. Their appearance at the Block Party will offer a special opportunity to experience exceptional live performance in the heart of the village, as Pioneer Park comes alive with music, joy, and community celebration. Expect an unforgettable moment where artistry and Pride come together in a powerful and uplifting way.

GET READY TO DANCE IN THE PARK

The soundtrack to this year’s Cooperstown Pride Block Party is officially in good hands. DJ Raphael and Benji Spears will keep Pioneer Park moving from 11 AM to 2 PM with feel-good mixes packed with pop favorites, dance classics, throwbacks, and Pride anthems.

From spontaneous dance moments to full-on singalongs, the music will bring an electric energy to the heart of the village as the community comes together to celebrate Pride, visibility, and connection. Expect a lively celebration where music, community, and joy fill every corner of Pioneer Park.

Little Artists, Big Pride!

The Village Library of Cooperstown and the Friends of the Village Library will be hosting a fun and creative kids’ crafts table during the Block Party, perfect for little ones to get involved in the celebration! They will also be accepting donations to help expand the library’s collection of LGBTQ+ titles, ensuring greater access to inclusive stories for readers of all ages. Let’s celebrate Pride by helping our library grow its collection of stories that uplift, educate, and empower.

Shine Bright at the Glitter Bar

Add a little sparkle to your Pride! Stop by our Glitter Bar during the Block Party for a fabulous dose of shimmer and shine. Whether you want a subtle sparkle or full-on block-party glam, we’ll have everything you’ll need to help you glow with Pride. Perfect for all ages - and all photo ops. Come get your glitter on and shine with us in every color of the rainbow!

DIY & DEFY: Where Art Meets Action

Pride is a celebration - but it’s also a movement rooted in courage, resilience, and the fight for equality. At the DIY & DEFY station, we invite you to tap into that spirit and create something that speaks from the heart. Whether it’s a message of love, a call for justice, or a declaration of who you are, your voice matters - and it deserves to be seen. All ages, all stories, all hearts welcome. Materials will be provided. Together, let’s turn cardboard and markers into signs of hope, pride, and possibility.

Sparkle With Pride: Handcrafted Ornaments That Give Back

Rigby Handcraft is celebrating Pride with a special collection of limited-edition Cooperstown Pride ornaments, handcrafted locally by Zinn Brilliant Ornaments. Available in three radiant styles, each ornament is made from pure tin using antique molds from the 1880s - blending historic craftsmanship with bold, modern pride. Whether you're honoring identity, showing your allyship, or just adding sparkle to your season, these pieces shine with purpose. A portion of proceeds will benefit Cooperstown Central School’s Identity Alliance—because visibility, support, and love matter all year long.

Pride All Day at Mel’s

Keep the celebration going at Mel’s at 22. Whether you’re stopping in for lunch, gathering with friends after the Block Party, or simply soaking in the energy of the day, Mel’s will be a welcoming space for community, connection and Pride all afternoon long. Enjoy great food, refreshing drinks and the chance to celebrate alongside friends old and new.

Even better, a portion of the day’s sales will benefit Cooperstown Central School’s Identity Alliance, helping support more inclusive and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, allies, and students throughout our community. Come raise a glass, share a meal, and celebrate what Pride is all about…showing up for one another.

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PROUDLY
PARTNERED

We’re deeply grateful to these local businesses who are helping make the Cooperstown Pride Block Party a true celebration of love, inclusion, and togetherness. Through creative activations, special offerings, and heartfelt support, they’re showing what community really means. Many are also donating a portion of their sales that day to benefit Cooperstown Central School’s Identity Alliance, helping uplift the next generation with pride and purpose.

Cooperstown Pride extends THEIR heartfelt appreciation to the following individuals, organizations, and businesses for their GENEROUS support:

Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, Cooperstown Farmers' Market , Keith Gulla, Cass Harrington, Hanna Majestic and Otsego 2000, Inc.

​This event is paid in part by a grant from Otsego County Government

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