From parties to parades to picnics, here are some events to celebrate Pride and show your support for the LGBTQ+ community in June.
May 30
Downtown Pride
Metuchen Town Plaza, Metuchen
“Loud and Proud” is an LGBTQ+ celebration presented by Metuchen Downtown Alliance, Atlantic Health System and OutFront Metuchen.
June 1
Jersey Pride 2025
Asbury Park
The largest and oldest LGBTQ Pride Celebration in the Garden State includes a rally, parade and festival.
Chester Has Pride
Highlands Ridge Barn, Chester
Common Thread’s festival includes crafts, snacks, music and family activities.
Westwood Pride Celebration
Westwood Borough Hall, Westwood
Make a homemade sign or poster to show your Pride and join a flag-raising ceremony in front of town hall.
June 1-28
OutMontclair Pride Events
Montclair
There is a full month of activities planned aside from the headlining Montclair Pride Festival on June 14. Events include a Pride flag raising, cocktail reception, art exhibits, a variety show, Doughnuts & Drag, film screenings, lectures and a Pride market.
June 4
Pride Yoga
Lot #1, Cranford
The 60-minute outdoor power vinyasa yoga class will raise money, donation-based, for The Trevor Project.
June 5
Downtown Pride Planting
Downtown Cranford
Volunteers can join members of the Green Thumb Garden Club to beautify the downtown area.
June 5-7
HT Pride 2025: Choose Joy
Haddon Square, Haddon Twp.
The parade takes place on June 5, while Community Night is June 6, followed by a possible Drag Queen Story Hour on June 7 (TBD). The “celebration of joy” features artists, musicians, drag performers, local talent and community advocacy.
Trenton Pride 2025
Trenton
The weekend party kicks off on Thursday with Pride Happy Hour at Cooper’s Riverview, followed by Trenton Thunder Pride Night at the Trenton Thunder baseball game. On Friday, a flag raising at City Hall is followed by a casual mixer at Tracey’s Kitchen. A highlight of Saturday’s activities is the solidarity march at the State Capitol building, followed by the Trenton Pride Festival in Mill Hill Park with music, entertainment, dance, drag queens, local artists, vendors, family activities, and food and drinks.
June 6
Pride on the Plaza
Hines Plaza, Princeton
This all-ages community disco dance party has live music by The Einstein Alley Disco Funk Machine. Drag artist Divinity Banks will teach you how to do the Hustle and other iconic dances. Inside the library in the Community Room, there will be space to connect with others.
Pride Flag Raising
West End Park, Long Branch
Music by Des and The Swagmatics will accompany the flag-raising ceremony.
June 7
PRIDE Flag Raising Ceremony
Municipal Building, Cranford
Gather on the front lawn to watch as members of the town’s administration raise the Pride flag to symbolize love, tolerance and peace.
Pride in the Park
Riverside Gardens Park, Red Bank
Join the celebration of performers and vendors along the waterfront.
Pequannock Pride Fest
Greenview Park, Pequannock
There will be music, vendors, speeches and activities for the family.
Puppies and Pride Parade
Waterfront Walkway, Hoboken
Humans and pups alike are encouraged to dress in all the colors of the rainbow and march in celebration of pride. Prizes will be awarded for the Proudest Pup and Best Dressed Squad, among others.
June 8
North Jersey Pride Festival
Memorial Park, Maplewood
There will be live music, a vendor court, a large food court, and the Rainbow Kids Zone with lots to keep children entertained.
Pride Party
Turkey Brook Park, Mount Olive
There will be live bands, a DJ, crafts, family activities and food trucks.
Pride Crosswalk Painting
First and Washington Streets, Hoboken
A professional team will lead the painting efforts. Volunteers ages 16+ can join the pros in painting the crosswalk in rainbow colors.
June 12
Camden Pride Walk
Camden
After a flag raising at police headquarters, walk over to Roosevelt Plaza for festivities.
June 13
Pride Under the Stars Dance Party
Spiotta Park, South Orange
This 21+ celebration is hosted by the fabulous Honey Marie with music by DJ Dirty Preston. Proceeds from the cash bar benefit North Jersey Pride.
June 14
Montclair Pride Festival
Lackawanna Plaza, Bloomfield Avenue, Wellmont Plaza Stage – Montclair
Nine hours of fun during the day include a festival in the afternoon and a street party in the evening. There will be live music, drag performances, a visit by Dominique Jackson from FX’s “Pose,” a hospitality area with family zone activities, a paint-the-car experience, food trucks, and vendors. The fun doesn’t end at the street dance party; there’s an afterparty at Porta Montclair that goes until 1 am (adults only).
Pride ’25: Pride Saves Lives
Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice, Princeton
The pride parade marches in solidarity and strength for the Pride community. There will be dancing during the parade and at the afterparty.
Toms River Pride
Washington Street, Downtown Toms River
The street festival includes food, vendors, performers, shopping, community resources and family festivities.
Pride in Pitman
First Baptist Church of Pitman, Pitman
The Pride Alliance of Pitman will put on a community festival.
June 21
PrideFest 2025
Safe Haven at Keneva Farm, Mullica Hill
There will be a color run, live music featuring Laura Cheadle & The Girls, vendors, an animal village, food, games, and activities.
Boonton Rainbow Pride
Grace Lord Park, Boonton
Rain or shine, this grassroots collab between Boonton residents and business owners makes connections with the LGBTQIA+ community. Shop local, watch as a flag is raised in front of the Elks Lodge, listen to speakers, enjoy performers, play lawn games, see the rainbow art installation, make crafts, and dance along to DJ’d music.
Atlantic County Pride in the Park
Memorial Park, Mays Landing
See your neighbors from across the county take part in a festival-like atmosphere to celebrate Pride. There will be live performances, food trucks, local vendors, community organizations, and more.
June 21-22
Celebrating Seaside Pride
Seaside Heights
On Saturday, sit down for the Pork Roll Egg & Queens drag brunch at Seaside Social House. At night, the beach bonfire includes live music. On Sunday, drag brunch bingo is at Island Beach Fish Company.
June 22
Hub City Pride Brunch
State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick
Performer Lady Celestina hosts brunch inside the studio space, which includes live performances, music by DJ IZM, a buffet brunch by Fritz’s, and door prizes.
June 24
Family Drag Bingo
770 Jackson Plaza, Hoboken
This Bingo game has a little extra sparkle thanks to Harmonica Sunbeam and her legendary star power.
June 25
Mahwah Pride Celebration
Commodore Perry Field, Mahwah
Drag Queen Jenny Henny as Taylor Swift highlights the day, along with pop artist Brianna Musco, No Strings A Capella and Cate Fruscione. There will be a DJ, guest speakers, info booths, vendors and a family area. The theme of the day is “United We Stand.”
June 26
Community Drag Karaoke Party
Sinatra Park, Hoboken
Name your tune and join the party that’s hosted by drag queen Saline Dijon. Dress the part, too.
Drag Me to Dinner
RoofTop at Exchange Place, Jersey City
Freeda Kulo hosts this drag dinner out on the newly renovated roof deck overlooking NYC.
June 28
Morris County Pride Festival
County College of Morris, Randolph
There will be drag performances, inflatable characters, vendor and info booths, and entertainment.
Mercer County Equality Gala
Social Profit Center, Hamilton
Themed “Joy as Resistance,” this celebration supports the mission of the recently established Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, which was launched to ensure inclusive government services, amplify underrepresented voices, and foster a more supportive environment for all residents. The gala will be a call to action, and honor Jeannine Frisby LaRue, in addition to entertainment from drag hostess Lady Celestina and music by DJ Tee Boogie.
Editor’s Note: Always check times, dates and weather updates before heading out.
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