LGBTQIA2S+ people are no strangers to revolutions. So who were some of the queer people who lived during the American Revolution? Baron Frederick von Steuben was a gay soldier who designed the modern military. Cato was an enslaved person who who had an alternate persona as Miss Betty Cooper. The Public Universal Friend was a genderless religious leader. Casimir Pulaski, who reformed the cavalry and saved George Washington’s life, was found to be intersex two centuries after his death. Learn the history of people who have always been here and who have always been ready to fight!

This year, Ramsey and Mahwah are joining together to bring you an even bigger and better Pride celebration! Join us at Ramapo College on June 26 at 5:30pm in solidarity and support. We need our community now more than ever, and what better way to raise all our spirits than with music, food, laughter, and joy! Live Music, Drag Performers, Resources, Vendors, Family Activities, and Lots of Pride! Admission is FREE

Celebrate Pride at the Somerville Annual Pride Bar Crawl! Saturday, June 27, 2026, starting at 8:30 PM. Meet at the top of Division Street (corner of Main St). Hit Project Pub, Verve, BLVD Seafood, The Clubhouse, and Village Brewing/Underground for fabulous drinks, music & fun—then dance the night away at The Underground (cover waived for crawl participants). A portion of bar sales supports Pride organizations. RSVP on Eventbrite.

Be part of Medford's first annual Medford Pride Festival! From 6-9pm in Freedom Park.

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The award-winning Queer Joy documentary finally visits the Garden State this August 🙌 Thanks to PCNJ & Trans Blessed, we’re hosting a FREE screening of Amish Country Queer along with an afternoon of community collaging 🌈🌾

Details below 👇:
🗓️ Sunday, August 23
⏰: 2-4 PM
📍: Pride Center of New Jersey - Highland Park, NJ
🎟️: FREE

Mark your calendars, send to a friend, and save for later! 🌟

📚 Join us for an evening of conversation, reflection, and community.

On Friday, September 4 at 6:30 PM, we're honored to welcome Lucas F. W. Wilson, editor of Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivors' Stories of Conversion Therapy, for a community discussion about the book and the importance of listening to and uplifting survivor voices.

This powerful collection shares firsthand experiences of LGBTQ+ people who have endured conversion therapy, exposing these harmful practices while creating space for

Join us for a Mid-Year Community Check-In! 💜

We're partnering with Garden State Equality to bring our community together for an afternoon of reflection, conversation, and connection as we look back on the first half of the year and prepare for what's ahead.

📅 Sat, Sep 5
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Pride Center of New Jersey

Whether you have something you'd like to share or simply want to listen and connect with others, all are welcome.

RSVP to save your spot!

Join the Pride Center of New Jersey for An Evening OUT, our annual fundraising gala celebrating the people, partners, and community that make our work possible. Enjoy an evening of dinner, entertainment, auctions, and inspiring stories while helping us continue providing free LGBTQ+ support groups, youth programming, and community events across New Jersey.