To mark the start of Pride Month, landmarks across the state will be lit up in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Saturday.

Additionally, the pride flag will be flown at state parks across New York to mark the start of Pride Month. In addition, the flag will be raised at the State Capitol, Plaza and Governor's Mansion on June 1.

“Pride Month is a time of celebration and a reminder to continue in our efforts to uplift the rights of the LGBTQ+ community here in New York State,” Gov. Hochul said. “New Yorkers of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions deserve to be safe, heard and valued. The State of New York stands with and supports the LGBTQ+ community.”

The following landmarks will be illuminated:

  • One World Trade Center
  • Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
  • Kosciuszko Bridge
  • The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building
  • State Education Building
  • Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
  • Empire State Plaza
  • State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center
  • Niagara Falls
  • Albany International Airport Gateway
  • Lake Placid Olympic Center
  • MTA LIRR - East End Gateway at Penn Station
  • Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal  
  • Moynihan Train Hall
  • Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

The pride flag will also be flown at the following state office buildings for the duration of Pride Month:

  • 44 Holland Avenue, Albany
  • 50 Wolf Road, Albany
  • 328 State Street, Schenectady
  • 625 Broadway, Albany
  • Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
  • Empire State Plaza
  • Hampton Plaza
  • Harriman Campus
  • New York State Capitol
  • Ten Eyck
  • Binghamton State Office Building
  • Dulles State Office Building
  • Henderson-Smith State Office Building
  • State Preparedness Training Center (Oriskany)
  • Homer Folks Facility
  • Senator John H. Hughes State Office Building
  • Utica State Office Building
  • Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building
  • Eleanor Roosevelt State Office Building
  • Hudson Valley Transportation Management Center
  • Perry B. Duryea State Office Building
  • Executive Mansion