In honor of Pride Month, we scouted around the area to see what business owners, organizations, and the overall community was doing to support and celebrate. What we found? Love really does win in Hudson County. To do our part and show our LGBTQ support, we thought we’d help spread the word about these fun creations and past and present events that are happening in Hoboken and the surrounding areas.
You can stop by Flatbread Grill and try some of their delicious rainbow hummus that they made with Hudson Pride, while Tony Boloney’s is at it again with rainbow mozzarella sticks. 7 Fine Arts Gallery decorated their display with pride inspired student work. And just this past June 11th, the Jersey City LGBT Pride Festival and Gayborhood JerseyCity collaborated to organize a bus from Jersey City to The Equality March for Unity and Pride in Washington D.C. The Aether Game Cafe hosted a LGBTQ+ game night to celebrate pride month, and Jersey Stands hosted a Pulse Nightclub Memorial at Pint in Jersey City to honor the 49 lives lost. As part of their Take Over Tuesdays, Club Transmission hosted Count Down to Pride with music by DJ Nesto, while Hudson Pride hosted a LGBTQ Youth Prom at the Hudson Pride Connections Center — and Cyclebar had an awesome pride ride.
The window at 7 Fine Arts Gallery via
^ Cycle Bar Pride Ride Fun! Via
Upcoming Events
The Adventures of Priscilla at Hoboken’s Movies Under the Stars – Fri, June 23rd {CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER}
Unfortunately canceled due to inclement weather – stay tuned for new date.
The city added the Academy Award-winning film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert to the Movies Under the Stars lineup in honor of Pride Month. The film will be screened at 8:30 PM at Maxwell Park on Friday evening.
Hoboken Pride Party at Antique Bar + Bakery – Sat, June 24th
Pre-NYC Pride Parade, Antique Bar + Bakery is making sure this side of the Hudson has its share of prideful celebration. The first annual Rock Across the Hudson Pride Party will feature great music + entertainment, fun dancing, cocktail specials, and yummy eats. The kitchen will be open until 12 AM and the bar until 3 PM so spend the night honoring equality with our loving community.
NYC Pride Parade – Sun, June 25th
NYC Pride hosts The March this Sunday, June 25th at 12PM. It begins on 36th St. and Fifth Ave. and ends at Christopher and Greenwich. According to the NYC Pride website, the first March was in 1970 and has since grown into an annual civil rights demonstration. Along with its purpose to celebrate the lives of the LGBTQ community, it also recognizes the fight against AIDS and honors those we have lost to illness, violence, and neglect. This year, history will be made as The March will be broadcasted live on ABC7 from 12PM to 3PM!
NYC PrideFest – Sun, June 25th
Along with the parade, the NYC PrideFest will take place on the same day from 11AM to 6PM on Hudson St. between Abingdon Square and W. 14th St. PrideFest, an annual LGBTQ street fair is in its 24th year and is a fun celebration of equality. Musical artist, LeAnn Rimes, will be headlining the festival, and participants can enjoy a variety of tunes, food, and vendors.
Women of Pride – Sat, July 1st + 15th
Hudson Pride hosts Women of Pride every second and fourth Saturday of the month from 1 – 3PM. This group meets at the Hudson Pride Connections Center in Jersey City and is devoted to motivating and empowering women. You can view their schedule here.
Jersey City Slam’s Open Mic – Thurs, July 27th
Jersey City Slam is having a LGBTQ Open Mic with Hudson Pride on July 27th at Tea NJ. Admission is free and performances from music and stand-up comedy, to poetry and bar tricks are welcome. The doors will open at 6PM with the show starting at 7PM. This is their first LGBTQ open mic with Hudson Pride and they’re looking forward to providing a safe space for people to be themselves and have fun.
JC Pride Week Events – Fri, August 18th – Sat, August 26th
Midnight Market Pride Edition {Friday, 6:30PM – Midnight}
Harborside Atrium. 147 Harborside Financial Center, Jersey City, NJ.
3rd Annual Pride Bar Crawl + JC Takeover Pride Opening Party {Saturday, 5PM – 9PM + 10PM – 3AM}
$10 Cover. Transmission. 150 Bay St, Jersey City, NJ
Iconic Lip Sync After Brunch {Sunday, 5PM – 9PM}
LITM. 140 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Roman Nose Pride Aperitivo {Monday, 7PM – Midnight}
Roman Nose. 125 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Chillfest Movie Screening {Tuesday, 7PM – 8PM socializing + 8PM screening}
Miss Wong’s. 8 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ
Corkscrew Bar 3rd Annual Pride Celebration {Wednesday, time TBA}
Corkscrew Bar. 61 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ
Teen Pride {Thursday, additional info TBA}
Clutch Your Pearls 2 – A Comedy & Variety Show (Friday, 6PM doors + 7PM show)
Transmission. 150 Bay St, Jersey City, NJ
17th Annual Jersey City Pride Festival {Saturday 12PM to 8PM}
Newark Ave. between Grove St. and Jersey Ave. in downtown Jersey City
Where will you be celebrating Pride this month? Share with us on IG @HobokenGirlBlog or #HobokenGirl!
