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.

Turtle Depot Brings One-of-a-Kind Finds to Pride

Turtle Depot is joining us at the Cooperstown Pride Block Party. Known for unique, rare, and one-of-a-kind vintage clothing, plus ephemera, art, and objects you won’t find anywhere else, Turtle Depot is bringing their eye for special finds to Pioneer Park. Stop by their booth at Pioneer Park, find something special, and feel good knowing a portion of their sales from the day will support Cooperstown Central School’s Identity Alliance, the school’s LGBTQ+ student organization.

MomBod Meets Cooperstown Pride

We’re excited to welcome MomBod to this year’s Cooperstown Pride Block Party. Rooted in self-expression, confidence, and celebrating people as they are, MomBod feels like a perfect fit for a day centered on Pride, diversity, and community. They’ll be joining us at Pioneer Park with some of their signature pieces and plenty of personality. A portion of their sales from the day will support Cooperstown Central School’s Identity Alliance. Come by, say hi, and help us celebrate a community where everyone belongs.

Pawsitively Pride

We’re excited to welcome the Susquehanna SPCA to this year’s Cooperstown Pride Block Party. They’ll be joining us at Pioneer Park with information about their adoption, spay/neuter, and education programs, plus a few adoptable animals looking for loving homes. Their mission is to help create a future where there are no more homeless animals and every companion animal has the home they deserve. Their work brings even more heart to a day already centered on love, belonging, and community.

Vêsucré Makes Pride Sweeter

We’re excited to welcome Vêsucré to this year’s Cooperstown Pride Block Party. Based in Oneonta, Vêsucré is a woman-owned, zero-waste food company known for its clean-label, plant-based frozen desserts crafted sustainably by neurodiverse makers. They’ll be serving their delicious vegan and gluten-free ice cream as well as other salty and sweet goodies at Pioneer Park, with a portion of sales from the day donated to Cooperstown Central School’s Identity Alliance. It’s a sweet way to cool off, celebrate Pride, and support local students.

King’s Brings the Flavor

King’s is joining us at this year’s Cooperstown Pride Block Party with fresh lunch bowls and Strawberry Mint Limeade made with local strawberries, mint, limes, and maple syrup. Their menu includes The Meg, with butter bean hummus, chopped veggies, seed crackers, and the option to add chicken, and The Allyson, with whipped feta, garlicky roasted tomatoes, and maple-glazed chicken. Every order helps give back, with King’s sharing proceeds from the day to support Cooperstown Central School’s Identity Alliance.

Sparkle With Pride

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 Bloom Bar at Mohican Flowers

Celebrate Pride with flowers, creativity, and community at the Pride Bloom Bar at Mohican Flowers, located at 207 Main Street, on Saturday, June 27 from 10 AM to 2 PM. As part of the Cooperstown Pride Block Party, Mohican Flowers will offer a vibrant selection of fresh blooms inspired by the colors and joy of Pride, giving guests the chance to build their own custom bouquet. Flowers are priced by the stem, so you can create anything from a petite posy to a full, show-stopping arrangement. Even better, 20% of Bloom Bar sales from the event will support Cooperstown Central School’s Identity Alliance

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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