Maggie Morrison

SAGE AWARD

Berkshire Bank

CORPORATE PARTNER OF THE YEAr

ALEX gittens

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

JOHN DANIELS

Libby Post Council Leadership Award

Mayor Kathy sheehan

Leadership in Government Award

Rev. Grace Wilgefortis Ferris

Marsha P. Johnson Award

AWARDEES

VIP Reception: 6 PM
Doors to the Public: 7 PM
Music, Drag Performances, Silent Auction &
Dinner: 7 - 10:30 PM

Location: Franklin Plaza,
4 4th St, Troy, NY 12180 

VIP Reception:  6:00 PM
General Admission: 7:00 PM
Music, Dancing, Drag Show, Raffles, Dinner: 7:00 - 10:30 PM

Location: Franklin Plaza, 4 4th St, Troy, NY 12180 


Join us as we showcase the work we've done alongside our partners to create space and visibility for the voices and experiences of LGBTQ+ folks all all ages. Being LGBTQ+ is a lifelong experience, and we're excited to celebrate and hear from the folks who are helping make this work possible. Join us in an evening of pure queer joy and support these vital voices!

Announcing the 2025 Gala for the Pride Center of the Capital Region, the longest continually operating LGBTQ+ Center in the country: Let's Get Loud!

SUPPORT THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY WITH AN UNFORGETTABLE CELEBRATION OF LOVE & DIVERSITY.

Xa'Mona is a stunning drag queen, particularly known for her work in the Carolinas. Known for her energetic performances, she has won several titles, including Miss Gay North Carolina USofA in Newcomer 2024, Drag Wars NYC winner, and more. She is a working queen who performs frequently and has opened for well-known artists such as pop star Chappell Roan.

SPECIAL PERFORMER

Xa’Mona

HONORARY COMMITTEE SILVER SINGLE - $235
     This purchase gets you ONE VIP ticket to the big Gala Bash!

HONORARY COMMITTEE SILVER COUPLE - $420
This purchase gets you TWO VIP tickets to the big Gala Bash!

HONORARY COMMITTEE GOLD SINGLE - $285
     This purchase gets you ONE VIP ticket to the big Gala Bash AND sponsors one general admission guest to attend the main event.

HONORARY COMMITTEE GOLD COUPLE - $570
     This purchase gets you TWO VIP tickets to the big Gala Bash AND sponsors one general admission guest to attend the main event.

TICKET PRICING

VIP Reception with passed hors d'oeuvres AND DRAG PERFORMANCES
from 6 - 7 PM

Listing in the Gala program (if purchased by 11-1-25)
Recognition from the stage and event monitors
Listing in the CommUNITY Newsletter (Winter 25 issue)
Multiple food stations with gluten-free AND Vegetarian options 
We'll have lots of great raffle & silent auction items.
*This event will have NO ASSIGNED SEATING

HONORARY & VIP TICKETS INCLUDE

VIP RECEPTION PERFORMANCE BY:
 XA'MONA

This VIP purchase has its rewards. Join with over 200 Pride Center supporters in our annual celebration while enjoying a variety of delicious cuisine, drag entertainment, music & dancing.

HONORARY COMMITTEE - VIP RECEPTION AND DRAG QUEEN PRE-SHOW


JOIN THE HONORARY COMMITTEE

JOIN THE HONORARY COMMITTEE

BUY TICKETS

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET: $185
     This purchase gets you 1 ticket to the big Gala Bash!
TICKET PACK OF SIX - $1,000 (10% discount)
     This purchase gets you SIX tickets to the big Gala Bash!
TICKET PACK OF TEN - $1,500 (20% discount)
     This purchase gets you TEN tickets to the big Gala Bash!



GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET: $185
This purchase gets you 1 ticket to the big Gala Bash!

TICKET PACK OF SIX - $1,000 
This purchase gets you SIX tickets to the big Gala Bash!

TICKET PACK OF TEN - $1,500
This purchase gets you TEN tickets to the big Gala Bash!



TICKET PRICING

PERFORMANCES BY:
 XA'MONA
MISS GAY ALBANY STARLING SILVER
MISTER GAY ALBANY ROMAN MYÄIRA

Join with over 200 Pride Center supporters in our annual celebration while enjoying a variety of delicious cuisine, drag entertainment, music & dancing.

We'll have lots of great raffle items!

*This event will have NO ASSIGNED SEATING

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS

BUY TICKETS