SPECTRUM NEWS VIDEO: Hundreds of people marched through the streets of New Paltz for the annual Hudson Valley Pride March and Festival.

The march which is organized by the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center is just one of the many events for pride month.The theme this year is "taking a stand" in order to encourage people to take a stand for LGBTQ rights.

This march is one of many events this month. For the first time in 13 years, Hudson Valley Pride has been extended from a week of activities to a full month.