• Screen LGTBQ+ Films: Feature a variety of genres, from documentaries to dramas and comedies, showcasing the diverse stories and experiences within the LGBTQ+ community.

• Host Art Exhibits/Panels or Talks: Plan special Pride-themed art events, such as gallery openings, artist talks, or panel discussions focused on LGBTQ+ art and culture.

• Post-Parade Activities: Organize post-parade activities or gatherings to continue the celebration and foster community connections. This can include picnics, parties, or networking events where participants can socialize, reflect on the parade experience, and strengthen bonds within the LGBTQ+ community.

• Schedule Pride Themed Classes/Workshops: Host classes that can be taught by a member of the LGTBQ+ community, incorporate elements of celebration, empowerment, play music by LGBTQ+ artists, or focusing on themes of self-love and acceptance.

• Offer “Pride Passes/Packages”: Promote special Pride offerings to your clients at a special promo price, or offer a discounted rate for attending multiple classes in a Pride-themed series.

• Create a Safe Wellness Space: Consider displaying the pride flag in your space, window or include in your social media campaigns.

• Offer Pride Themed Menu Items: Create rainbow-colored drinks, unicorn cocktails, desserts or layered cakes, or feature dishes named iconic after LGBTQ+ activists and list the icons or symbols

• Hold an Event: Consider adding a pride brunch, happy hours, or tasting events where a portion of the sales support the WNYP organization.

• Day of Parade: Offer a free beverage of the day for take out, decorate your business on the outside, and consider bringing more staff on for the event and march in the parade!

• Hosting Workshops or Panels: Organize workshops or panel discussions on LGBTQ+ topics, such as LGBTQ+ history, mental health, activism, or allyship. These events can educate and empower attendees while fostering dialogue and understanding.

• Community Outreach: Engage in community outreach efforts to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues, rights, and resources. This can involve distributing information, organizing outreach events, or collaborating with local businesses and organizations.

• Day of the Parade: Distribute informational materials, resources, or freebies to parade attendees, such as flyers, brochures, stickers, or safe sex supplies. This can help raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues, organizations, and services available in the community.

• Have dedicated Pride Sections or Displays: Create dedicated sections or decorate your entire shop window in colorful decor. Highlight LGBTQ+ pride merchandise show your support and make it easier for customers to find and purchase pride-related products.

• Host Store Event: Organize events such as book signings or art exhibits with LGBTQ+ artists, or offer workshops geared towards including the youth: Pride flag making, identity expression masks, a collaborative mural that customers can write & drawn on. And then march with it in th Parade.

• Day of the Parade: Display the Pride Festival flier, consider offering your customers a discount on LGTBQ+ products, or involve commissioning an artist to design unique apparel, accessories that reflects LGBTQ+ themes that celebrates queer culture. Decorate, decorate, decorate!

Promote WoodstockNYPride Parade: Spread the word about our Parade through your local social channels, elevate our fundraiser and the other like minded businesses/artists/advocates in the Woodstock community.

Share Educational Content: Post informative articles, videos, or infographics about LGBTQ+ rights, history, and current issues to raise awareness and promote understanding aroud our Parade.

Use our Hashtags: Utilize trending LGBTQ+ hashtags like #Pride, #LGBTQ, or #LoveIsLove and use #WoodstockNYPride to join larger conversations and increase visibility for LGBTQ+ content.