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The Ithaca Pride Alliance

The Ithaca Pride Alliance (IPA) organizes events, community-building, advocacy, and education for the LGBTQ+ community in Ithaca, NY and Tompkins County. We are a 100% volunteer-run organization fostering community networking, strategic initiatives, and events like the Ithaca Pride Festival to activate a visible queer community of joy and belonging.

Pride. Community. Belonging.

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Our Initiatives

  • A black woman smiles with joy holding a rainbow fan wearing a shirt that says Pride in rainbow colors

    Ithaca Pride Festival

    June 11-14th, 2026

    Pride is a community-wide celebration including a festival, tabling & vending with local businesses and services, an all-ages dance party, speakers, rock shows, and more! See the Pride website for details on what to expect, how to donate, and forms for performers, tabling, and more.

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  • Many people pick up items of clothing at a large table piled with free items

    All Ya'll Clothing Swap

    March 7th, 10am-4pm

    All-gender and all-ages clothing swap hosted at the Community School of Music and Arts in Downtown Ithaca. Free! Donations are accepted at local businesses leading up to the event, and you do not need to donate to take clothing, accessories, or footwear home!

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    Community Planning Meetings for Pride

    Jan 24th & 25th, 2026

    Interested in learning more about plans for Pride this year, or have an idea and want to get involved? All are welcome at these kick-off organizing meetings. RSVP required for participation (in-person and virtual).

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    Volunteer at the All Ya'll Clothing Swap

    March 7th, 2026

    Ready to sort clothes, help attendees find gender-affirming wear, provide accessibility support, and take home some great new clothing & accessories too? Donate 2 hours of time as a volunteer at the swap!

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Meet Our Sponsors

The Ithaca Pride Alliance is 100% community-supported by local businesses and individual donations. Meet the amazing corporate and small-business sponsors who make the Ithaca Pride Festival and other initiatives.

  • GreenStar Food Co-op

    PLATINUM SPONSOR

    GreenStar is proud to be your local, community-owned grocery stores in the Ithaca & Collegetown, NY area.

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  • Chemung Canal Trust Company

    EMERALD SPONSOR

    Chemung Canal Trust Company is the oldest locally owned and managed community bank in New York, blending tradition with innovation.

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  • Argos Inn

    DIAMOND SPONSOR

    A beautifully restored, LEED certified, historic mansion in the heart of Ithaca, NY. Formerly the Mayor's house and the Duncan Hines world headquarters.

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  • Sal's Pizza

    EMERALD SPONSOR

    Sal's Pizzeria is a local family restaurant that takes pride in preparing food the old, traditional way. 

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  • Rasa Spa

    EMERALD SPONSOR

    Rasa Spa is an LGBTQ-Owned spa hosting Queer Spa Nights and provides customized massage, body treatments, facials, energy work, waxing, and more.

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  • Finger Lakes ReUse

    RUBY SPONSOR

    Finger Lakes ReUse is a non-profit managing donations & sales of secondhand household items, building materials, and computers, plus tag sales.

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  • Kitchen Theatre Company

    EMERALD SPONSOR

    The Kitchen Theatre is a small non-profit performing arts center in Ithaca, NY that creates bold theatre to engage community and spark important conversation.

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  • Ithaca College LGBTQ Center

    DIAMOND SPONSOR

    The Ithaca College LGBTQ Center strives to create a campus that is the best learning, working, and living environment for LGBT people.

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  • Bousquet Holstein

    DIAMOND SPONSOR

    Bousquet Holstein is a law firm specializing in estate planning, trusts, wills, and other legal services.

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  • New Park Event Venue & Suites

    RUBY SPONSOR

    New Park Event Venue & Suites is a wedding venue in Ithaca, NY that can host many types of events.

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