09 Jan Local Businesses Encouraged to Participate in Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend
Adirondack Winter Pride weekend is taking place March 7-9, 2025, with activities planned throughout Lake Placid and Wilmington for LGBTQ+ residents, visitors, and their allies. Organizers are encouraging businesses, restaurants, hotels, civic groups, individuals, and others to consider participation through sponsorships, events, and special promotions.
According to Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance (ANCGA) Executive Director Kelly Metzgar, the event will bring many people to the Lake Placid region, some for the first time. “We are really excited about this event and anticipate that attendees will spend a great deal of time visiting the region’s businesses and attractions,” she said. “We are encouraging business owners and managers to consider hosting an evening event or welcome party. Properties may consider special welcome packages, or restaurants might develop a unique cocktail or appetizer. The opportunities for involvement are unlimited.”
Businesses that would like to take part should contact info@adkwinterpride.com. Additionally, businesses and organizations interested in sponsoring ADK Winter Pride should contact Metzgar at Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance via email at info@adkncga.org.
Metzgar continued, “This event will be a great opportunity to bring the LGBTQ+ community, our families, and allies together for a spectacular weekend to enjoy the fun, excitement, splendor, and history of our region. Whether enjoying our skiing venues or exploring other local attractions, guests will be making our Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend a ‘must attend’ annual event for years to come.”
A special Lake Placid Legacy Sites winter passport will serve as participants’ credentials, allowing access to Adirondack Winter Pride events, Olympic venues and attractions, discounts on Legacy Site experiences, tickets for the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation World Championships, and other activities throughout the weekend.
Hosted by ANCGA in partnership with I LOVE NY, the Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority), and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), Adirondack Winter Pride will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with a weekend that features a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages throughout Lake Placid and at the region’s historic Olympic venues. Activities include a welcome reception, skiing at Whiteface Mountain along with an après-ski party, access to Olympic venues, cross-country skiing, and more.
Those wishing to learn more about the event are encouraged to visit AdkWinterPride.com for information and registration.
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