Trillium Health and ESL Federal Credit Union Announced as Premiere Sponsors for the 2025 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival
May 6, 2025 (Rochester, NY) – Trillium Health and ESL Federal Credit Union are excited to return as premiere sponsors of the 2025 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival. This marks the fourth consecutive year the two organizations will collaborate, underscoring their shared commitment to supporting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
Jason Barnecut-Kearns, President and CEO of Trillium Health, said "Trillium Health is thrilled to partner with ESL Federal Credit Union once again as premiere sponsors of the Rochester Pride Parade and Festival. Last year’s events saw record-breaking attendance, and we’re looking forward to another unforgettable celebration. Pride is an incredible opportunity to come together and honor the LGBTQ+ community, while we continue to work toward an inclusive future for all."
“ESL is proud to join Trillium Health again this year as a premiere sponsor of the Rochester Pride Parade and Festival,” said Faheem Masood, President and CEO of ESL Federal Credit Union. “We stand together in proud celebration of our LGBTQ+ community, reaffirming our unwavering support. ESL is dedicated to doing our part to foster an inclusive community throughout Greater Rochester where all individuals feel a sense of belonging through mutual respect and recognition of their authentic selves. We all look forward a wonderful and joyful ROC Pride celebration.”
About the Rochester Pride Parade and Festival
The Rochester Pride Parade and Festival will take place on July 19, 2025. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of South Avenue and Science Parkway. It will travel north along South Avenue and end at Highland Park. The festival will take place in Highland Park from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It will include food, drinks, games, activities, vendor tables, live music, and performances. Tickets for the festival are on sale at rochesterpride.com (or click here for the direct link.) General admission tickets are $5, and VIP tickets are $50. Kids under 12 are free.
For more information, please visit the official Pride website at rochesterpride.com.
About Trillium Health
Trillium Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing compassionate care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. With its holistic approach to healthcare, Trillium Health has a team of dedicated professionals – including physicians, nurses, care managers, and pharmacists – who work together to ensure that each patient receives the comprehensive and compassionate care they deserve. For more information, please visit trilliumhealth.org.
About ESL Federal Credit Union
With more than 100 years of locally owned history, ESL Federal Credit Union serves as a full-service financial institution to more than 425,000 members and 16,600 businesses. Founded in 1920, the company provides personal banking, business banking, mortgage services and wealth management services through its locally based 24-branch network; telephone, mobile and online banking; and live chat center.
The Rochester-based financial institution employs approximately 950 people in the Greater Rochester area and holds more than $9.2 billion in assets. Since 1996, ESL has paid out 29 consecutive Owners’ Dividends to its members totaling more than $290 million. Since the creation of its Community Impact initiative in 2018, ESL has reinvested more than $100 million in grants throughout the community. The company has appeared on Great Place to Work® lists since 2010. ESL Federal Credit Union is headquartered at 225 Chestnut Street, in Rochester, and can be found online at www.esl.org.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Mary Beth Walker
Vice President of Marketing, Government Relations & Public Relations
Trillium Health
mwalker@trilliumhealth.org or call/text 585.737.7470