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NJ's Largest LGBTQ+ Pride Returns to Asbury Park Beaches
7 Jun
Summary
- Asbury Park hosts the 34th annual statewide LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration.
- The event runs from June 5-7, culminating in a parade and festival.
- Attendance typically exceeds 20,000 people over the weekend.
The 34th Annual Statewide LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration is set to take place in Asbury Park from Friday, June 5, through Sunday, June 7. This significant event, organized by the nonprofit Jersey Pride Inc., has been a fixture for New Jersey's LGBTQ+ community and allies since 1992, making it the state's largest and oldest Pride celebration. Attendance commonly surpasses 20,000 people over the course of the weekend.
Festivities will include an outdoor beachside festival and a grand parade on Sunday. Tickets for the family- and pet-friendly event cost $10 and offer access to New Jersey's largest outdoor display of the Names Project's AIDS Memorial Quilt, rides, and a food court. The festival will also feature community groups and businesses providing information on a wide range of topics, including job opportunities, housing, and support services.
The event will also feature a rally with performances by artists such as Adore Delano and Bryan Ruby on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. The parade is scheduled to begin at noon on June 7, starting at Asbury Park City Hall and proceeding through the city to the festival grounds.
