Albany’s Capital Pride celebration drew a record-breaking crowd of more than 30,000 people this past weekend, making the 2026 event the largest in the festival’s history, according to WRGB.

The LGBTQ+ community and its supporters gathered together for the annual celebration, turning out in unprecedented numbers to mark the occasion. The milestone attendance figure underscores just how much the event has grown into one of the Capital Region’s signature community gatherings.

Capital Pride brings together residents from across Albany and the surrounding area each year for a day of community, visibility, and celebration. This year’s record turnout signals a vibrant and growing spirit of inclusion in the region.

Sources: WRGB