Newark’s Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Festival has become a regionally-anticipated event since 2005 drawing thousands of people to Downtown Newark in honor of Sakia Gunn. This year marks 20 years of service and the dawn of a new way forward.

2025 is the year We’re celebrating “Reclaiming OUR Time: Legacy of Resistance” by uplifting the vibrant spirit and diversity of our LGBTQ+ community and city — and we want YOU to be a part of it! Whether you’re an artisan, food truck owner, small business, or nonprofit, this is your time to shine.