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Newark Pride Week 2026: Our Bodies. Our Stories. Our Power.
- Newark Pride
- Jul 12
- 2 min read
NEWARK PRIDE FEST 2026 // July 13 - 19, 2026 // NEWARK, NJ
Our Bodies. Our Stories. Our POWER!
Celebrating 21 years of love, liberation, and community in the heart of Newark.
A Beacon of Liberation
Dear Community,
For over two decades, Newark Pride has stood as a courageous space for our vibrant LGBTQ+ family. This year, we invite you to Newark Pride Week 2026—a week defined by purpose, healing, and joy. From powerful conversations and wellness experiences to parties, performances, and community gatherings, we've created an unforgettable week designed to uplift and empower our LGBTQ+ community.
We begin our journey on Monday, July 13, in the Newark City Hall Rotunda for our annual Progressive Pride Flag Raising Ceremony, followed by a celebratory reception at the Chateau of Spain. We will end our week on Sunday, July 19th with our 21st Annual Newark Pride Parade and Festival in the Park -- we sincerely hope that you will join us as we reclaim our stories and honor our power.
In solidarity,
Alonzo S. Blalock President & CEO
Newark Pride, Inc.
Saquan Stevenson
Festival Director
Newark Pride Leadership Fellow '22-'26
Featured Events
Progressive Flag Raising
Monday, July 13 | Newark City Hall The official start of Pride Week! Join us as we raise the Progressive Pride Flag. Admission is free and open to the public. RSVP is strongly encouraged for the Opening Reception.
Wellness & Healing
Wednesday, July 15 | Various Locations Experience powerful conversations and wellness rituals designed for our community. RSVP for our Wellness Run, Rooted & Radiant, and Trap Yoga event today!
GAWDLY: The Legacy Brunch
Saturday, July 18 | Isle 15 Celebrate the coronation of our 2026 Newark Pride Parade Grand Marshals and commemorate this year's Legacy Award recipients. Get your tickets today -- LIMITED SEATING!
Community Dinner
Thursday, July 16 | St. Clare's Join us for a night of fellowship with a free catered dinner provided by The Lee Brand. Upstairs we'll be painting our community canvas in partnership with Newark Museum of Art!
Pleasure, Please!
Friday, July 17 | Newark Culture Club Join our sponsor ViiV for an imersive conversation. Using a pleasure-based approach to HIV prevention, this experience prioritizes the positive aspects of sexuality and pleasure. Participants will reflect on how pleasure is closely tied to overall health and well-being and that
people often have the most pleasurable sex when
feeling safe with their partner(s).
DUPLICTY: Private Film Screening with Rodney Chester
Saturday, July 18 | St. Clare's
Join Emmy-nominated actor and this year's Newark Pride Host Rodney Chester for a private screening of his new movie "DUPLICITY" with a talkback afterwards. This event is in partnership with the Newark LGBTQ Center and the Newark LGBTQ Film Festival. Please purchase your tickets today as seating in the theater is limited.
The Grand Finale
The 21st Annual Newark Pride Festival
Join us at Mulberry Commons Park for a historic lineup of national headliners, special hosts, and local artisans. Experience the Pride Parade and stay for an evening of performances that celebrate Our Power.
Plan Your Stay
Travel easy with discounted hotel rates at Robert Treat Hotel available exclusively for our Newark Pride Week attendees. Secure your room early to be in the center of the action!
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