Join us to celebrate pride, progress, and the power of community when the Disability Pride Festival returns on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Buffalo Riverworks (359 Ganson St, Buffalo, NY 14203). Free Admission for all!
This year’s festival commemorates the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and our theme this year is “The Art of Access”. The festival brings together the diverse disability community in Western New York, showcasing their accomplishments through performances and art. It will be an exciting day of celebration, education, and empowerment.
What to Expect:
- Live entertainment on the M&T Bank Stage, including Every Voice United, DJ Pastor Rock, Stress Dolls, MYQ Farrow, Midair Decision, and many more!
- A Unity Walk and Roll at 5:00 p.m symbolizing the community coming together.
- Artist Alley with interactive art activities.
- Speaker Series featuring community leaders and disability advocates!
- Children’s Tent filled with family friendly activities from EPIC, Mental Health Advocates, Explore & More Children’s Museum and the Parent Network!
- 60+ resource tables from community organizations.
- I Love NY Accessible Tourism Exhibit
- Momentum Refresh, a universally designed, fully accessible mobile restroom.
- Balloon artists, airbrush tattoos, superheroes and more.
- Free shuttle service from NFTA’s MTC at 181 Ellicott Street.
For more information, visit DisabilityPrideWNY.org
The 2026 Disability Pride Festival is sponsored by WNY Independent Living, M&T Bank, Evergreen Health, ICAN, NYS Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway.