{"id":178182,"date":"2025-05-29T21:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T01:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=178182"},"modified":"2025-05-29T21:39:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T01:39:51","slug":"jersey-shore-pride-month-2025-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-pride-month-2025-events\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Celebrating Pride Month at the Jersey Shore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/pride-jersey-shore-nj-800x533.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"pride jersey shore nj\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/pride-jersey-shore-nj-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/pride-jersey-shore-nj-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/pride-jersey-shore-nj-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/pride-jersey-shore-nj-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/pride-jersey-shore-nj-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/pride-jersey-shore-nj.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">things to do<\/div><p>Pride Month, celebrated in June, honors the LGBTQ+ community. The Jersey Shore is home to many organizations that aim to provide support and a safe haven for LGBTQ+ individuals. Alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/women-owned-businesses-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">small businesses<\/a> at the Jersey Shore, such organizations are hosting parades, festivals, and themed nights in beloved oceanside towns to celebrate the LGBTQ+ members of the Garden State.<strong> Keep reading to learn more about how to celebrate Pride at the Jersey Shore.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-178205\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/pride-nj-1-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"pride nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/pride-nj-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/pride-nj-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/pride-nj-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/pride-nj-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/pride-nj-1-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/pride-nj-1-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/pride-nj-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/atlantic-city-pride-bar-crawl-tickets-1328304818469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlantic City Pride Bar Crawl<\/a> | Atlantic City, New Jersey<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Atlantic City Pride Bar Crawl is on June 21st. The bar crawl takes place from 4PM until 10PM. As of this writing, the AC Pride Bar Crawl includes access to four venues, two to three <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-jersey-shore-bars-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drinks<\/a> or shots, food\/drink specials, and access to a photographer\/videographer. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubcrawls.com\/city\/atlantic-city-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pub Crawls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> asks participants to check in between 4PM and 8PM at the location listed on the ticket to receive a wristband, which will provide access to the bars selected for the crawl.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/outinjersey.net\/events\/atlantic-county-pride-in-the-park-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlantic County Pride in the Park<\/a> | 109 NJ-50, Mays Landing<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Atlantic County Pride in the Park is at War Memorial Park in Mays Landing. The event takes place on June 21st from 11AM until 3PM. Atlantic County Pride in the Park is a <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-restaurants-family-style-menus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">family-friendly<\/a> celebration of Pride Month featuring activities like face painting, balloon art, crafts, food trucks, vendors, and community resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-open-summer-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">24 Seasonal Jersey Shore Restaurants + Bars Back Open for Summer 2025<\/a><\/i><\/b><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnegatpride.com\/event-details\/barnegat-prides-1st-annual-pride-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barnegat Pride Festival<\/a> | 382 North Main Street, Barnegat<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barnegat Pride&#8217;s first annual festival is happening on May 31st. From 12PM until 5PM, attendees can expect a day of celebrating one&#8217;s true colors with fun vendors, live entertainment, food trucks, and a kids&#8217; zone. To help Barnegat Pride understand its potential turnout, RSVP<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnegatpride.com\/event-details\/barnegat-prides-1st-annual-pride-festival\/form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. FYI: There is a $5 suggested donation and the opening ceremony begins at 11:30AM.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/seaside-heights-nj\/seaside-pride-2025\/992407346106164\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beach Bonfire + Live Music @ North End<\/a> | Seaside Heights Beach, Seaside Heights<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Beach Bonfire + Live Music event is part of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/seaside-heights-nj\/seaside-pride-2025\/992407346106164\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seaside Pride 2025<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a three-day program of Pride-themed activities in and around Seaside Heights and Seaside Park. Seaside Heights Borough hosts this beach-themed LGBTQ+ event at the North End of Seaside Heights Beach. The beach bonfire and live music are happening from 7PM until 10PM on Saturday, June 21st.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milb.com\/jersey-shore\/tickets\/theme-nights\/pride-night\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BlueClaws Pride Night<\/a> | 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-178196\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/blue-claws-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"blue claws nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/blue-claws-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/blue-claws-nj-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/blue-claws-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/blue-claws-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/blue-claws-nj-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/blue-claws-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/blue-claws-nj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Credit: Blue Claws<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Blue Claws are a local Jersey Shore minor league baseball team. Its stadium, located in Lakewood, is hosting a Pride-themed night on July 26th. Pride Night in Shoretown includes a night of food + drink specials and a variety of promotions.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/61556288151142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Chronicles of Rock + Roll<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plays in the Sand Bar at 6:15PM as part of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milb.com\/jersey-shore\/tickets\/summer-concert-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farro&#8217;s Tees Summer Concert Series<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Purchase tickets<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milb.com\/jersey-shore\/tickets\/single-game-tickets#game=784049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Island-Beach-Fish-Company\/100090016064759\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drag Brunch Bingo at Island Beach Fish Company<\/a> | 2102 Central Avenue, Seaside Park<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Island Beach Fish Company is a laid-back <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-seafood-restaurants-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seafood<\/a> restaurant in Seaside Park. As part of the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/seaside-heights-nj\/seaside-pride-2025\/992407346106164\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seaside Pride 2025<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> schedule, it&#8217;s hosting a drag brunch bingo at 11:30AM on Sunday, June 22nd. As of this writing, tickets have not yet been released. Keep updated<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exit82theatre.com\/seaside-pride\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seasidesocialhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drag Brunch at Seaside Social House<\/a> | 116 Sumner Avenue, Seaside Heights<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-178198\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/seaside-social-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"seaside social nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/seaside-social-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/seaside-social-nj-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/seaside-social-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/seaside-social-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/seaside-social-nj-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/seaside-social-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/seaside-social-nj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Credit: Seaside Social<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seaside Social House is a casual restaurant in Seaside Heights that serves pizza and small Italian dishes. Also involved in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/seaside-heights-nj\/seaside-pride-2025\/992407346106164\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seaside Pride 2025<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> programming, Seaside Social House will have its drag brunch on Saturday, June 21st, from 11:30AM until 3:00PM. Those interested in attending can click<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketleap.events\/tickets\/www22andcoco\/drag-brunch-at-seaside-social-house?fbclid=IwY2xjawKCdVhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZTjJ6bzIxOU5nYk9QajFrAR5Au2B-G3ZuYmFmPOYIY2fa8sysKmiygXI4x55oztaccn7HpOhy-fljEHAaJA_aem_KyGKwaIKHFlOjtlOwNiItQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to grab a ticket.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thebasie.org\/venue\/the-vogel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drag Brunch at The Vogel<\/a> | 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Vogel is an intimate concert venue in the Count Basie Center in Red Bank. In honor of Pride Month, The Vogel is hosting a drag <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-open-summer-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brunch<\/a> on Saturday, June 14th. The show starts at 11AM, and doors open + food service begins at 10AM. All tickets include brunch, and there is an option to add bottomless mimosas or a VIP ticket. Tickets are available for purchase<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/1D00627DEA3F4798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.overthemoonartstudios.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eden After Dark at Over the Moon Art Studios<\/a> | 808 Springwood Avenue, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the Moon is an art studio in Asbury Park. It is the location of Eden After Dark, a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/straycatsnj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stray Cats Burlesque<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experience featuring over ten burlesque performances, drag, aerial acts, and live music. In celebration of Pride, Eden After Dark also includes a live painting and pop-up art. Plus, the ticket gets you access to an open <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/moores-tavern-sports-bar-freehold-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bar<\/a> and light bites. FYI: Eden After Dark is a 21+ event <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0buy tickets<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/asbury-pride-burlesque-show-eden-after-dark-tickets-1324650287669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asburylanes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Equality Ball at Asbury Lanes<\/a> | 209 4th Avenue, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asbury Lanes is a concert venue and boutique bowling alley in Asbury Park. In honor of 2025 Pride, Asbury Lanes is where the Equality Ball, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenstateequality.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garden State Equality&#8217;s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> premier event and largest annual fundraiser, is taking place. This 21+ festive event features special guests, dancing, food, and drinks. The Equality Ball is on May 30th <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0at 5PM is the VIP cocktail reception, at 6PM is the cocktail reception, at 7PM is the dinner, and the after party starts at 9PM. To learn more about the difference between VIP and general tickets, click<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.everyaction.com\/x419cZ5izEGVGjnG0Ovbig2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (you can also register at the link).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/equalitycapemay\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Equality Cape May Pride March<\/a> | Cove Beach, Cape May<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equality Cape May is an organization that helps to support and strengthen the LGBTQ+ community in Cape May. It is hosting a pride march at the cove on June 18th at 5PM. There is an after-party following the march starting at 6:30PM at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/innofcapemay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Inn of Cape May<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and ending at 8:30PM. The after-party includes a DJ, drinks, dancing, and face painting to keep the celebration going post-march.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JerseyPrideFest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jersey Pride\u00a0 (Asbury Park&#8217;s) Parade + Festival<\/a> | Fifth Avenue + Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jersey Pride Parade + Festival is on June 1st from 12PM until 7PM. The parade begins at noon at Asbury Park City Hall and ends at the rally\/festival grounds. From there, national headliners and local artists share the rally stage for a six-hour outdoor concert. The festival, which is family and pet friendly, has a variety of food options and resources for availability of support for issues that the queer community faces. Admission is $10 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purchase online<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/jerseypride.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleyhotelnj.com\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=gbp_listing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miss + Mr. Gay New Jersey 2025 at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel<\/a> | 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel is a historic hotel overlooking the boardwalk in Asbury Park. The Miss Gay New Jersey Association (MGNJA), Inc., the oldest drag entertainment organization in New Jersey, celebrates Pride with its Miss + Mr. Gay New Jersey 2025 Competition on May 31st at Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel. The show includes interviews, a talent section, formalwear, and crowning\/prizes. Those who want to watch the competition can find tickets<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mgnja.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3brdistillery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Night Before Pride Mixer at 3BR Distillery at 3BR<\/a> | 7 Main Street, Keyport<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3BR is a distillery in Keyport. 3BR runs a Night Before Pride Mixer + Holiday Bazaar on May 29th from 7PM until 10PM. The mixer gives the LGBTQ+ community a space to connect while browsing <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/jersey-shore-holiday-shopping-gift-guide-gen-z\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gifts<\/a> and treats from local vendors. 3BR&#8217;s queer mixer and holiday bazaar tickets are available<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/the-night-before-pride-queer-mixer-holiday-bazaar-tickets-1299891132369\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/outinjersey.net\/events\/ocean-city-pride-fest-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ocean City Pride Fest<\/a> | East 6th Street, Ocean City<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ocean City Pride Fest is happening on May 31st. The festival starts at 9AM at 6th Street + The Boardwalk for its opening ceremony and Pride walk.OC Pride Fest, which is brought to the public by<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webelongcmc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We Belong Cape May County<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, continues its celebrations with live entertainment starting at 10AM, along with family fun activities and resources taking place until 1PM.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandsnj.com\/Special_Events\/Pride_Fest\/Pride_Fest.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pride Fest in the Park<\/a> | 329 Bay Avenue #325, Highlands<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandsnj.com\/hbp\/About\/Mission.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlands Business Partnership<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is bringing the Pride Fest in the Park to Huddy Park in the Highlands. The 3rd annual festival is on July 12th from 2PM until 8PM. Those attending can expect live music, a beer garden, food trucks, and specialty vendors.FYI: Admission and parking are free.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/15qEuzo7zf\/?mibextid=wwXIfr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pride Flag Raising<\/a> | 607 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LongBranchCity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The City of Long Branch<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is holding its Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on June 6th. The event starts at 6PM at West End Park.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.desandtheswagmatics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Des + The Swagmatics <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide live music to add to the flag-raising festivities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/innofcapemay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pride Kickoff Fundraiser<\/a> | 7 Ocean Street, Cape May<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Inn of Cape May is a renovated 19th-century Victorian mansion across the street from the beach in Cape May. On June 1st,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/equalitycapemay\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equality Cape May<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> runs a pride kickoff fundraiser from 4PM until 7PM. The fundraiser includes a silent auction, gift basket raffles, a live DJ, drinks, dancing, and face painting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimbosbarandgrill.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pride Kickoff Party + Karaoke at Jimbo&#8217;s Bar + Grill<\/a> | 715 Boardwalk, Seaside Heights<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jimbo&#8217;s is a casual bar + grill on Seaside Heights&#8217; boardwalk. As part of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/seaside-heights-nj\/seaside-pride-2025\/992407346106164\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seaside Pride 2025<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the bar hosts a kickoff party on June 20th from 5PM until 11PM. Jimbo&#8217;s also has <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/concert-venues-asbury-park-new-jersey-shore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">karaoke<\/a>, a fun way to hear from community members.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/qspot.org\/special-events\/qspot-pride-bbq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QSpot Pride BBQ<\/a> | 1601 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QSpot is a LGBTQ+ community center in Asbury Park. The community center is hosting a BBQ on Saturday, May 31st starting at 4:00PM. There&#8217;s also a special guest performance by<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Iamm0nte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monte<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a local singer from the Jersey Shore. QSpot is offering a limited number of free tickets for those who would benefit from attending the BBQ <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/qspot.org\/special-events\/qspot-pride-bbq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn how (or to purchase tickets).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/app.seemylegacy.com\/community\/1538\/campaign\/3047\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Bank&#8217;s Pride in the Park<\/a> | 58 West Front Street, Red Bank<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Bank&#8217;s Pride in the Park is happening at Riverside Gardens Park. The event is on June 7th at noon, and there is <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/pnc-bank-arts-center-summer-guide-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">music<\/a>, entertainment, and local vendors to experience in celebration of inclusivity. FYI: Rain date is June 8th.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/lgbtq-owned-businesses-hudson-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses to Support in Hudson County<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exit82theatre.com\/tr-pride\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toms River Pride Festival<\/a> | Washington Street, Downtown Toms River<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHsGSpMuM3h\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHsGSpMuM3h\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Toms River Pride (@tomsriverpride)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Toms River Pride Committee and Exit 82 Theatre Company are hosting Toms River&#8217;s 7th Annual Pride Festival on Washington Street in Downtown Toms River. On Saturday, June 14th, in celebration of LGBTQIA2+, the festival gives the community access to a safe + welcoming environment including food, vendors, performances, community resources, and shopping. 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