09 Jan Second Adirondack Winter Pride weekend coming to Lake Placid in March
The second annual Adirondack Winter Pride weekend will be held February 27–March 1 in Lake Placid and surrounding communities. The weekend serves as an opportunity for the LGBTQI+ community and their allies to celebrate and connect. Planning is still underway; a full schedule is coming soon.
Event updates and registration information are available at LakePlacid.com/adkwinterpride.
The 2026 event offers two registration tiers: standard and limited-access. Each includes access to the welcome reception, ice skating party, special Whiteface Mountain adult lift ticket pricing ($82 per day), free admission to Saturday’s drag show at the Twisted Raven, branded swag, and access to local deals, discounts, and events.
Adirondack Winter Pride will feature a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages and abilities across the Village of Lake Placid, the Whiteface Region, and across the region’s historic Olympic venues.
Standard registration is $75 and also includes a Lake Placid Legacy Sites Winter Passport, granting access to Olympic venues and activities, as well as tickets to the first-ever International Biathlon Union (IBU) Cup event at Mt Van Hoevenberg. Limited-access registration is available for $40, without access to the Legacy Sites Passport, making it a good option for local residents who are familiar with the Olympic venues.
ROOST COO Mary Jane Lawrence says the region is proud to once again host Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend. “We’re always excited to welcome the LGBTQI+ community to our incredible Adirondack communities,” Lawrence said. “The Adirondack region offers something for everyone, whether you’re discovering the area for the first time or have called it home for years. Events like this help us showcase the diversity, warmth, and beauty of our communities, and we’re honored to play a part in making them happen.”
The weekend opens with a welcome reception in Lake Placid, complete with drinks and snacks available. Saturday highlights include ski meetups at Whiteface Mountain, an après ski party with music at Whiteface’s Cloudspin Bar and Grill, and a drag show at the Twisted Raven in Wilmington. Current season pass holders are encouraged to take part in the event at Whiteface Mountain on Saturday.
On Sunday, Origin Coffee Co. and the Bookstore Plus are teaming up to offer a special coffee and book hour. Miles of cross-country ski trails at Mt Van Hoevenberg are open throughout the weekend, ice skating will take place on the original Olympic speed skating oval, and other winter activities will be available throughout the Village of Lake Placid and the Whiteface Region. During downtime, visitors can explore shopping and dining opportunities along Lake Placid’s Main Street.
Olympic Authority Communications Manager Jaime Collins says, “We are excited to announce that registration for Adirondack Winter Pride will include tickets to the first-ever International Biathlon Union Cup (IBU) event at Mt Van Hoevenberg. Scheduled just after the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, the competition will feature the world’s top biathletes and serve as the final two events of the 2025–2026 IBU Cup season.” Collins adds, “We’re excited to open our Olympic venues and share the warmth and energy of our community. Guests can look forward to a weekend full of memorable experiences and unique activities you won’t find anywhere else.”
Adirondack Winter Pride is a collaboration between the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance (ANCGA), I LOVE NY, and other regional partners.
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