VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
WOLFGANG GUY

NON-PROFIT PARTNER OF THE YEAR
MOHAWK HUDSON HUMANE SOCIETY

REGIONAL BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR
First New York Federal Credit Union 

CORPORATE PARTNER OF THE YEAr
HANNAFORD

PRIDE AFFILIATES
Saratoga Pride
Schenectady Pride
Bethlehem Pride

AWARDEES

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 2024 Gala for the Pride Center of the Capital Region, the longest continually operating LGBTQ+ Center in the country: Pillars of Pride!

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

VIP Reception: 6:00 PM

Doors to the Public: 7:00 PM

Music, Drag Performances, Silent Auction, Dinner: 7:00-10:30 PM

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

VIP Reception: 6:00 PM • Doors to the Public: 7:00 PM
Music, Dancing, Drag Show, Raffles, Dinner: 7:00-10:30 PM
Location: Franklin Plaza, 4 4th St, Troy, NY 12180 

HARVEY MILK AWARD
COL. EDWARD THOMAS RYAN
(Posthumous)

BRITA FILTER

SPECIAL GUEST EMCEE + PERFORMER

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with this groundbreaking performer who's not just serving looks, but serving justice and advocacy for our community! From making herstory as the first Polynesian queen on RuPaul's Drag Race to being the first drag queen to speak at the DNC LGBTQ+ Gala alongside VP Kamala Harris, Brita Filter is a force of nature who combines artistry with activism.

This nine-time NYC Glam Award winner has graced the White House Pride celebrations, appeared on SNL, Broad City and The Daily Show, and tirelessly works to create safer spaces for LGBTQ+ folks through their work with organizations like AIDS Healthcare Foundation. As National Co-Chair of Drag Out the Vote, they're proving that democracy can be fierce AND fabulous!

BUY TICKETS

GALA 2024 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET: $175
     This purchase gets you 1 ticket to the big Gala Bash!

GALA 2024 TICKET PACK OF SIX - $945 (10% discount)
     This purchase gets you SIX tickets to the big Gala Bash!

GALA 2024 TICKET PACK OF TEN - $1,400 (20% discount)
     This purchase gets you TEN tickets to the big Gala Bash!



TICKET PRICING

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

GALA 2024 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET PRICING

PERFORMANCES BY BRITA FILTER

HONORARY COMMITTEE SILVER SINGLE - $225
     This purchase gets you ONE VIP ticket to the big Gala Bash!

HONORARY COMMITTEE SILVER COUPLE - $400
This purchase gets you TWO VIP tickets to the big Gala Bash!

HONORARY COMMITTEE GOLD SINGLE - $275
     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 - $550
     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 HOSTED BY Brita Filter on the balcony with passed hors d'oeuvres AND DRAG PERFORMANCES from 6:00 - 7:00PM

Listing in the Gala program (if purchased by 11-1-24)

Recognition from the stage and event monitors

1 raffle ticket for the Wine Pull

Listing in the CommUNITY Newsletter (Winter 24 issue)

Multiple food stations WITH Gluten free AND Vegetarian options will provided. 

We'll have lots of great raffle items.

*This event will have NO ASSIGNED SEATING

THIS TICKET INCLUDES

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


VIP RECEPTION HOSTED BY BRITA FILTER

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