Join us to celebrate pride, progress, and the power of community when the Disability Pride Festival returns on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Buffalo Riverworks located at 359 Ganson St, Buffalo, NY 14203. Admission is free for all!
This year’s festival commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with an exciting day of celebration, education, and empowerment. The festival brings together people of all abilities to uplift the values of unity, inclusion, and community pride.
What to Expect:
- Live entertainment on the Evergreen Health Stage, including DJ Pastor Rock, Stress Dolls, MYQ Farrow, Mahatammoho, and many more!
- A Unity Walk at 1:00 p.m.
- I Love NY Accessible Tourism Exhibit
- 60+ resource tables from community organizations.
- Speaker Series featuring community leaders and disability advocates like Todd Vaarwerk, Engelic Everett, Matt Daniels, and more!
- Children’s Tent filled with family friendly activities from EPIC, Explore & More Children’s Museum and the Parent Network!
- Balloon artists, airbrush tattoos, superheroes
- Free shuttle service from NFTA’s MTC at 181 Ellicott Street