Kate Winston 
Pride is more than a single-day celebration or even a month, but rather a year-round movement that celebrates LGBTQ+ people. Jersey City honors Pride in the month of August, unlike the rest of the United States, which usually celebrates Pride in June. To honor our incredible LGBTQ+ community here in Hudson County, the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival will take place on Saturday, August 23rd from 1PM to 9PM. Keep reading for more information on the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival taking place this August 2025.
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The Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival will take place on Saturday, August 23rd from 1PM to 9PM with the theme “Speak Up, Stand Firm, Stay Strong.” The theme was inspired by a presentation given by Stacey Abrams in the 2025 United States Association of Pride conference in Atlanta, Georgia, where she encouraged this message.
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This year marks the festival’s Silver Jubilee as it celebrates 25 years of Pride. The festival will span from Newark Avenue between Grove Street and Jersey Avenue, as well as the Grove Street PATH Plaza.
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The festival will begin with the Equality March, serving as an opportunity for the community to demonstrate their commitment to ensuring that all the hard work predecessors have done to create a brighter future for the community will continue.
The festival will also host a variety of performers, including Nor Kin4Life, Jeff Buitrago, Giselle, Antonio Amor, Boxa Crayonz, Vanity LaVain, Andrew Barret Cox, and more.
See The Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival’s website for more info and to stay up to date on the events.
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Jersey City Pride Events
Coinciding with the festival this August, there are all kinds of pride events happening in Jersey City.
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