The City of Hoboken, in partnership with the Hoboken Pride Advisory Committee, today announced this year’s lineup of events honoring LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, which kicks off on Monday, June 2, with a ceremony at City Hall.
“We are excited to welcome residents and visitors alike to come together to celebrate our City’s diversity and inclusivity,” said Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla. “I invite all to take part in these positive and family-friendly events to show their love and support for our LGBTQIA+ community members.”
The Hoboken Pride Advisory Committee was established following an Executive Order by Mayor Bhalla last year. In addition to organizing Pride Month events, the committee works to promote inclusiveness, raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ community issues, propose solutions to address those issues, and enhance the pride community within the City.
“Pride Month began as a commemoration of the Stonewall Riots and the struggle for LGBTQIA+ equality,” said Cathy Williams, Chair of the Hoboken Pride Advisory Committee. “We’re reminded on a near-daily basis that this struggle is ongoing, as more and more legal rights and protections for the LGBTQIA+ community are taken away. Pride Month is also about visibility, celebration, and community building and we are thrilled that this June, the City is offering more ways than ever for LGBTQIA+ community members, friends, and allies to come together to show our Pride.”
For more information and to participate in these events, please contact the Hoboken Pride Committee at HobokenPrideCommittee@gmail.com
These events are sponsored by The City of Hoboken, The Pride Advisory Committee, and the Division of Cultural Affairs. Additional sponsorships are being offered for individual events. Those interested should contact HobokenPrideCommittee@gmail.com.
Pride Month Kick-off Ceremony
Location: Hoboken City Hall Council Chambers, 94 Washington St.
Date: Monday, June 2
Time: 4 p.m.
Kick off Pride Month with a ceremony at Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington St. Members of the Hoboken Pride Committee will speak, marking the start of Hoboken’s Pride celebrations. Community members should enter City Hall using the Newark Street entrance.
Pride Crosswalk Painting
Location: First and Washington Streets
Date: Sunday, June 8
Time: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Help paint Hoboken proud! A professional team will lead the painting efforts. Volunteers ages 16+ are welcome to join in the painting fun. Registration is required by emailing: HobokenPrideCommittee@gmail.com
Puppies and Pride Family Parade
Location: Waterfront Walkway at Pier C
Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 4 p.m.
Humans and pups alike are encouraged to dress in all the colors of the rainbow and march in celebration of pride. Prizes will be awarded for the Proudest Pup and Best Dressed Squad, among others!
Family Drag Bingo
Location: 770 Jackson Plaza
Date: Tuesday, June 24
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join us for Bingo, with a twist. Enjoy the game with a little extra sparkle as Harmonica Sunbeam brings her legendary star power to an evening of bingo for families.
Film screening of “To Wong Foo...”
Location: Pier A
Date: Wednesday, June 25
Time: 8 p.m.
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of this comedy outside, on the lawn at Pier A park. Bring blankets and low chairs to sit in style. Did you know some of “To Wong Foo...” was filmed right here, in Hudson County? The movie is rated PG-13.
Community Drag Karaoke Party
Location: Sinatra Park
Date: Thursday, June 26
Time: 7 p.m.
Name your tune and join the party that’s all about showing off your pipes, hosted by sweet and salty drag queen Saline Dijon. Don’t forget to dress the part!
