Adirondack Winter PRIDE Weekend | Lake Placid | March 7-9

Friday, March 7, 2025 5:15 PM
Sunday, March 9, 2025 10:15 PM

Lake Placid, NY, 12946 United States (map)

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Inaugural Adirondack Winter PRIDE Celebration in Lake Placid

Lake Placid Winter Pride Festival in the Adirondacks — Be part of the first Adirondack Winter Pride weekend, March 7-9, 2025

Experience an unforgettable three-day Adirondack Winter PRIDE celebration in beautiful Lake Placid, one of America's original winter getaways.

Visit Lake Placid from Friday, March 7, to Sunday, March 9, for a vibrant celebration where members of the LGBTQI+ community, their families, and allies can come together. Enjoy a weekend filled with winter activities, festivities, delectable dining, and a region that offers après-ski experiences like no other.

Three days of Winter Pride fun

Over the course of three days, participants in Adirondack Winter PRIDE will have the opportunity to explore a variety of activities and events that showcase what makes Lake Placid a fun and welcoming destination.

Activities include skiing, skating, après-ski parties, shopping at local boutiques and galleries, dining, and international sporting competitions. This event is a celebration of both the winter season and pride.

Lake Placid hosts Adirondack Winter Pride Festival in March 2025

The winter weekend kicks off with a jubilant Welcome Reception at the Lake Placid Conference Center. Visitors can pick up their registration packets, enjoy elegant charcuterie boards, and connect with the incredible community surrounding them for the rest of the weekend.

The following two days are filled with festive events and activities in Lake Placid. Explore one of the best main streets anywhere, which is lakeside and incredibly picturesque, or embark on a self-guided pub crawl to visit Lake Placid's five local craft breweries and tasting rooms.

Are you looking to express your creative spirit? Try making candles at Pure Placid or jewelry at Just Bead It.

Embrace the Olympic spirit by engaging with the interactive exhibits at the Lake Placid Olympic Museum.

Participants can also take advantage of discounted lift ticket pricing included with their registration, allowing them to ski or snowboard the impressive vertical slopes at Whiteface Mountain. If you prefer a flatter skiing experience, explore the miles of cross-country ski trails at Mt. Van Hoevenberg.

Mt. Van Hoevenberg Bobsled and Skeleton World Cup — Bobsled track at Mt. Van Hoevenberg

Mt. Van Hoevenberg will host the first weekend of the International Bobsled & Skeleton World Championships from March 6 to 9. Admission is included with your PRIDE weekend registration.

This prestigious event brings together the world's top bobsled and skeleton athletes, all competing for the coveted title of World Champion in various disciplines. You might even see some former and future Olympians while you're there.

If skating is more your style, Adirondack Winter Pride has something special for you. They will host an exclusive skating party at the historic 1932 Jack Shea Arena this Sunday. Put on your most dazzling figure skating attire and come to the rink!

Register by Monday, March 5.

According to organizers, Adirondack Winter PRIDE 2025 registration is $129 per person, is available online only and will close on Wednesday, March 5.

Registration includes:

Legacy Sites Winter Passport
- Includes admission to the IBSF Bobsled & Skeleton World Championships
Friday Welcome Reception
Sunday Ice Skating Party
Access to special Whiteface adult lift ticket pricing of $82 per day
Adirondack Winter Pride-branded SWAG
Access to local deals & discounts
$10 donation to the Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance

For more information, visit the event webpage or Adirondack Winter Pride’s Facebook page.