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Kick Off Pride Season in WNY

By Joining Niagara Pride For The

4th Annual WNY LGBTQ+ Pride & Wellness 5K Fun Run/Walk Event

Niagara Pride's WNY LGBTQ+ Pride & Wellness 5K returns in 2025, with a number of new elements and features, making it not only the premier LGBTQ+ health and wellness focused event in all of WNY, but also the event to kick off Pride Season in our area! 

For 2025, the WNY LGBTQ+ Pride & Wellness 5K will feature:

  • Several local health providers as vendors sharing information about LGBTQ+ specific and/or LGBTQ+ affirming programs and services

  • Opportunities for on-site testing and screenings

  • New this year, The WNY Shopping With Pride Village - LGBTQ+ and ally vendors will be present to sell various items, crafts, and merchandise

  • Also new this year, presentations on various topics related to LGBTQ+ health and wellness from local subject matter experts.

This is a fun run/walk...so you can run, strut, or sashay your way across the finish line!

DATE

TIME

5K START TIME

LOCATION

PARKING

FOOD

Sunday, May 10, 2025

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

10:00 AM

SUNY Niagara

3111 Saunders Settlement Rd
Sanborn NY 14132

Free on campus

Participants will receive a hot dog, chips, and soda/water as part of their registration

FREE
Shuttle
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​ WNY LGBTQ+ PRIDE & WELLNESS 5K PARTICIPANTS

​The 5K is an all-inclusive event, allowing for individuals of all ages, ability levels, and experiences to participate.  Individuals can run or walk the event.  We encourage local businesses and corporations to enter as teams, showing your support for the WNY LGBTQ+ community.   

​​Sign Up to be a 5K participant by purchasing your entry ticket below:

HEALTH & WELLNESS VENDORS

This event is designed to bring awareness to the LGBTQ+ community about WNY providers and agencies that offer various health and wellness services (physical, mental health, recovery, legal, housing, financial, etc.) that are either LGBTQ+ specific and/or LGBTQ+ affirming. 

 

Agencies wishing to provide brief lecture style presentations the day of the event, please contact Sherry Fossett and Ronald Piaseczny at info@niagarapride.org with your presentation idea, presenter information, and other details.

Sign Up to be a Health & Wellness Vendor by selecting the vendor registration that

best fits your business and proceed to the checkout to pay your vendor fee. 

***When checking out, please provide your business name and details in the Vendor Details Section at the checkout page!***

WNY SHOPPING WITH PRIDE VILLAGE VENDOR

We welcome LGBTQ+ and ally business owners, vendors, artisans, and crafters to be part of this 1-day event.

Sign Up to be a WNY Shopping With Pride Village Vendor by selecting the

vendor registration and proceed to the checkout to pay your vendor fee.

***When checking out, please provide your business name and details in the Vendor Details Section at the checkout page!***

SPONSORSHIP

This year, our goal is to raise $30,000 to establish and operate the first and only LGBTQ+ Youth Drop-In Program in Niagara County.  LGBQT+ youth are at higher risks of depression, anxiety, and substance use compared to their straight counterparts.  LGBTQ+ youth also experience higher rates of bullying.  According to a 2019 Trevor Project study, every 45 seconds in the US, an LGBTQ+ youth between the ages of 13 and 21 attempts suicide. 

The drop-in program is our effort to create a safe and affirming space, where these kids can come and feel welcome and accepted while mitigating the factors that can lead to depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicide.

We thank you in advance for helping us reach our goal!

Interested in sponsoring?

Pay By Mail

Niagara Pride

138 East Ave, Ste 798
Lockport NY 14095

Sponsorship Levels

Bronze

$100 - $499

Sponsor is mentioned on the event t-shirt and all printed materials, as well as on our social media.

Have a Sponsorship Question?

Mailing Address

138 East Ave, Ste 798
Lockport NY 14095

Office Address

1522 Main St
Niagara Falls NY 14305

Office Hours

Monday

Thursday

Friday

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Safety First!

Safety is very important to us! Our office does not accept walk-ins. This ensures that we are able to provide a safe space for our board members, volunteers, and program participants. Appointments can be set with our Programming Chair or our President. 

Request Appointment:

Who would you like to meet with?

 

Niagara Pride is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving LGBTQ+ individuals and families in Niagara County and WNY.

© 2025 by Niagara Pride, Inc.

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