5th Annual Kick-Off to Buffalo Pride Party
Start Pride weekend with Buffalo’s 5th Annual Kick-Off to Buffalo Pride Party, a free community celebration at Banshee Irish Pub and Bar.
Join friends, allies, and supporters for a night of music, dancing, drag, food, photo booth fun, and plenty of Pride energy — all while raising money for a great local cause.
This year’s event is sponsored by Deese for Assembly, with music by Sylus DiCoach, “International Party Host,” and performances by Damsel ’N Disdress, Willa DeWhisp, Freddie Hercury, Logan Betty, Winter Storm, and Julióso Jugoso.
Admission is free and open to guests 21+. Free pre-registration guarantees food and one drink ticket. Guests who pre-register with a donation of $20 or more will receive a second drink ticket.
All registration donations benefit the Pride Center of WNY, helping support its mission to make Western New York a safe, healthy, and fulfilling place for LGBTQ+ people to live, work, and build their families.
Friday, June 5, 2026
6:00–11:00 PM
Banshee Irish Pub and Bar
257 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202
Admission: Free, 21+
CLICK HERE to pre-register.