Enjoy a show featuring local and national talent where all material is family-friendly.
Admission is free to this all-day community celebration. This year will be the biggest celebration yet for the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Now in its 11th year, the North Jersey Pride Festival is a family-friendly celebration of love, respect and unity at Memorial Park (580 Valley St.). Maplewood - Sun., June 12 from Noon to 6 p.m. You’ll have access to the club and outdoor patios, too.
Enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres, food stations, a full open bar and specialty drinks, and dancing. You’ll have an evening of dining, dancing and debauchery at the Orange Lawn Tennis Club (305 North Ridgewood Road). North Jersey Pride presents the Say Gay Soiree. South Orange - Fri., June 3 from 7 to 11:30 p.m. Photo courtesy of North Jersey Pride Festival Essex County Now in its 11th year, the North Jersey Pride Festival is a family-friendly celebration of love, respect and unity at Memorial Park. The event will take place on Cooks Beach Road, and rainbow powder will be provided. Johanna’s Beauty will be hosting a free photoshoot for photographers and models of the LGBTQ+ community to work together. Middle Township - Sat., June 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will culminate with a fashion show hosted by comedian, Dan Vetrano, that will star local fashionistas, and possibly even a town mayor on the runway. Expect a variety of vendors, performances from local musician, Garnet Daze, a Freddie Mercury impersonator and face painting for the kids. The free event will feature appearances from Philly Drag Mafia’s comedy queen, Dominique Lee, and the sassy Miss Redd. It will happen outside Peak Secondhand on 105 Centre St. The inaugural Pride at Peak will be a fashion celebration on the street to kick off Pride Month. Merchantville - Sat., June 4 from 11 a.m. Bring water, chairs and signs of support. Participants will move continuously and perform along the parade route. The Haddon Township parade will proceed down Haddon Avenue from Crystal Lake Avenue to Strawbridge Avenue. Haddon Township - Thurs., June 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. Local restaurants will be offering “Picnic Packages” for pick up. Dress in your best pride gear and participate in the Pride Picnic Blanket Decorating Contest to win prizes. Play some games and enjoy live music by DJ Lilly and enjoy the Teen Poetry Slam. Get creative and paint the flag that represents you at the crafts table. Enjoy an evening of fun featuring Drag Queen Story Hour with Philadelphia’s favorite drag queen, Brittany Lynn of Drag Queen Mafia. The lawn at Scottish Rite Auditorium (315 White Horse Pike) is the site of the Collingswood Pride Family Picnic. Camden CountyĬollingswood - Mon., June 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are required and can be purchased here. June 4 from 7 to 10 p.m.Įnjoy a Drag Queen Show: Pride Edition at Chrisie Styles BoutiQue at 23 East Broad St., Suite 1. The event will continue at Huyler Park with speakers, music and community partners. at the corner of George Street and West Clinton Avenue.
The town will also have a “Say Gay Day” on Sat., June 11 with a parade beginning at 1:30 p.m. Join Tenafly Pride for a flag raising in Huyler Park at 1 Piermont Road. Main St.) with speakers, live music and food trucks. Ramsey’s 4th annual LGBTQ Pride Ceremony will take place on the Ramsey High School lawn (256 E. The main celebration will be at the Commodore Perry field (70 East Ramapo Ave.). The theme is “Love Will Bring Us Together!” celebrating with inspirational speakers, live entertainment, an art show and information booths. The Mahwah Pride Coalition will present the 2nd Mahwah Pride Celebration & Art Show. Listen to speakers and entertainment and enjoy a biergarten at Wood Park (370 Broad Ave.). Festivities including rock art, temporary tattoos, face painting and live music will happen from 1 to 3 p.m. A flag raising ceremony will be held at noon. Pride in the Park will be held at Wilde Memorial Park (683 Maple Ave.). Its the fiercest competition for Pride Week in Atlantic City, held at Anchor Rock Club (247 S. The houses are ready, and the categories are set. to closingĢ022 AC Pride Ball: AC is Burning. Atlantic CountyĪtlantic City - Fri., June 17 at 8 p.m. Enjoy this roundup of noteworthy events to attend in all regions: north, central and south.
The events recognize the contributions of LGBTQ+ people and highlight their work to ensure equality for all. June is Pride Month, and celebrations are kicking off in cities and towns across New Jersey. The 2nd Mahwah Pride Celebration & Art Show will feature inspirational speakers, live entertainment, an art show and information booths.