PHOTO GALLERY: Port Pride Festival
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Kristy Basham, president of West Branch Pride and volunteer Vince Swartz staff a table at the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. West Branch Pride was founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performers, Tequila and Alexis Daniels take to the stage during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performer, Tequila Daniels takes to the stage during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performers, Tequila and Alexis Daniels take to the stage during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Attendees fill the benches to watch drag performances during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performer, Shady P makes an appearance during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performer, Mandy Mango entertains onstage during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performer, Mandy Mango entertains onstage during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performer, Mandy Mango interacts with the audience during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performer, Mandy Mango interacts with the audience during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Kristy Basham, president of West Branch Pride and volunteer Vince Swartz staff a table at the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. West Branch Pride was founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performers, Tequila and Alexis Daniels take to the stage during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performer, Tequila Daniels takes to the stage during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performers, Tequila and Alexis Daniels take to the stage during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Attendees fill the benches to watch drag performances during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performer, Shady P makes an appearance during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performer, Mandy Mango entertains onstage during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performer, Mandy Mango entertains onstage during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performer, Mandy Mango interacts with the audience during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Drag performer, Mandy Mango interacts with the audience during the first Port Pride Festival at Brandon Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The public event was coordinated by West Branch Pride, an organization founded in 2019 to engage members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to create an open and affirming environment.
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The first annual Port Pride Festival was held Oct. 10 in Brandon Park in Williamsport.
Port Pride will brought Williamsport's LGBTQ+ community together with drag performers, community partners, vendors, music, and allies for a full day of celebration, visibility, and joy in the heart of Williamsport. Where everyone is welcome, everyone belongs.