Newburgh Pride In The Park 2022


Join us for the very first Newburgh Pride!

June 18th | 12pm-4pm | Downing Park


Schedule:

12:00 Pride begins!

DJ & Emcee for the day: Tin0ra

12:30 Drag Story Hour “Julian is a Mermaid” by Jessica Love

1:00 Hula Hoop Workshop with Zee Liberation

2:00 Stand Up Comedy by Kailey Strafford (Content may be inappropriate for young audiences)

2:30 Drag Performances by Show Ponii, Andromeda, Venus, and Katarina Mirage

4:00 End


Meet the Performers

  • Tinora Locke

    Tinora Locke (they/she) - Tinora is a Black, non-binary, queer, neurodivergent organizer, consultant and healing practitioner, as well as an avid traveler (32 countries and counting!) and DJ. They believe that self-care and joy are a means to resistance and have spent much of their life dedicated to promoting learning around fostering self love, emotional intelligence, and working through generational trauma in addition to political education and organizing strategy. IG: @tin0ra

  • Show Ponii

    Show Ponii (he/him) - The number one workhorse and the premier drag king of the Hudson Valley, Showponii is here to prance and do his silly little kicks for your entertainment!

  • Zanyell

  • Kailey Strafford

    Kailey Strafford (they/she) is a stand up comedian from the Albany area. Kailey has performed and produced shows in theatres around the Capital Region. Kailey is very queer, and when they are not performing stand-up comedy you can find them out tackling people on the rugby field. IG: @kailey_strafford

  • Katarina Mirage

    Katarina Mirage (they/she) is a long time drag artist, actor, and celebrity impersonator native to Newburgh and New Paltz, NY. She has traveled all over the country to perform and spread the love, kindness, and self acceptance of drag. Kat is known best for her impersonations of Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga but is a full chameleon in the realm of performance. Between cosplay, broadway, etc. count on her deep immersion and characterization to be unlike what you’re used to. IG: @katarinamirage

  • Purssophonie

    Hailing from Astoria, Queens is Purssophonie- the PURSE is SO PHONY. She’s the kindest show stopping diva with a point of view. Her performances are a reflection of the culture she grew up around with some added wit and charisma. This queen is sure to have your jaw on the floor with her unique narrative and uncontrollable twirls.

Accessibility Information


  • Outdoor Event

  • Masks/Social Distancing Encouraged, not enforced

  • Wheelchair accessible portapotty and path to it

  • The part of the park we’ll be in is mostly grassy with some gentle slopes and some paths

  • Some vendors not be on the paved path

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