This fall, Jersey Pride presents UNITED OUT LOUD — part teach-in, part showcase, all community. Intended to encourage civic engagement and underscore why and how the LGBTQ+ community must be involved this election cycle, It’s not just a conference. It’s not just a concert. It’s a civic cabaret built for this moment. United Out Loud
Throughout the day, quick-hit 15-minute sessions will break down what’s at stake for LGBTQ+ New Jerseyans in the midterms — from voting rights and ballot access to the policies shaping our futures. Between sessions, the stage belongs to comedians, spoken word artists, and musicians who’ll keep the energy high and the message loud. The event culminates in a concert celebrating who we are and what we’re fighting for.
Along the way, connect with advocacy and other community organizations ready to help you turn inspiration into action.
Come for the music. Stay for the movement. Leave ready to rise.
The Lineup
Jessica Alaimo
Fearless, funny, thought-provoking
BETTY
Trailblazing trio of joyful rebellion
James Dale
Landmark LGBTQ+ rights litigant
Flynn Faye
Trans folk-theatrical storyteller
Jon & Michael Galluccio
Trailblazers for LGBTQ+ family rights
Harmonica Sunbeam
The Comedy Queen
Susan Keiser
Courageous, witty, truth-telling
Axel Torres Marrero
HIV-equity community leader
Phil McCabe
Queer history in action
Lori Michaels
High-energy queer pop powerhouse
Kathy Ahearn-O’Brien
Community-driven HIV-rights leader
Luanne Peterpaul
Assemblywoman and sponsor of the recent Shield Law
Amy Quinn
Deputy Mayor, Asbury Park
Erin Reed
National trans rights journalist
SONiA disappear fear
LGBTQ+ folk icon inspiring unity
Gary Paul Wright
Community-driven activist leader
Josh Zuckerman
Fearless New Jersey rocker
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners
Lineup as of 10/11/2026
Questions about the event? Please see the FAQs for attendees, parade participants, and vendors.
2027 LGBTQ+ Pride
Sunday, June 6th
Noon-7pm, rain or shine
New Jersey’s 35th Annual Statewide LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration will be held in-person on Sunday, June 6th 2027. As always, we have been working closely with the host city of Asbury Park to ensure the safety of all participants. It is the largest, and oldest, LGBTQ Pride Celebration in the garden state, with attendance under normal circumstances surpassing 20,000.
The Festival
The Pride Festival provides an opportunity for community groups and businesses to distribute a wide variety of information, including job opportunities, housing options, family issues, disease prevention and screening, sources of support for victims of violence and abuse, legal rights and services, and the availability of support for issues that the queer community faces. This family (and pet) friendly event also features NJ’s largest outdoor display of the Names Project’s AIDS Memorial Quilt, rides in our Family Zone, and an array of eating options at our food court.
Admission $10
Admission gives you access to the Festival and Rally grounds, food court, family zone, and all entertainment. Please pay cash at the gate (exact change is appreciated!) or show your QR code for tickets purchased online.
To pay by credit or debit card, please purchase tickets online via Eventbrite, and show the QR code at the gate for entry.
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