Our Festival - 21st Annual Newark Pride Festival
Our Bodies. Our Stories. Our POWER!
21st Annual Newark PrideFestival July 13-19, 2026 Newark, NJ. Volunteer Sign-Up Open. Vendor Applications Open.
PRIDE FEST
Newark Pride Fest 2026
Date: (July 13–19, 2026)
Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Military Park, Newark, NJ
Scale: 10,000+ Attendees Expected
What to Expect
Parade
Celebrate with our vibrant parade through Newark.
Main Stage
Celebrate with our vibrant parade through Newark.
Vendors
Shop, support, and connect with amazing local vendors.
Community Zone
Resources, wellness, youth activities, and community.
A CELEBRATION LIKE NO OTHER
A Celebration Like No Other
Pride Fest brings together individuals, families, and allies for a full day of entertainment, education, and empowerment. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.
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City Wide Events
48
LGBTQ+ Partner Organizations
87
LIVE PERFORMANCES ON FESTIVAL STAGES
BE PART OF PRIDE
Submit Your Event
Hosting a pride-related event? We welcome community organizations, businesses, and leaders to participate in creating a vibrant calendar of celebration.
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Military Park, Newark, NJ
Scale: 10,000+ Attendees Expected
COMMUNITY DRIVEN
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CELEBRATE INCLUSION
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