New Hope Celebrates PrideFest NJ 2026 New Jersey

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New Hope Pride takes place from 9th to 17th May 2026.

Since 2003 New Hope Celebrates has hosted one of the first Prides of the season in May. Usually held in June, there are over 1,000 annual Pride celebrations worldwide. Set in the lush greenery of the Delaware River Valley, our Pride festival connects two towns in two different states by the New Hope & Lambertville Bridge. Drawing more than 15,000 people annually, New Hope Celebrates joins together the LGBT friendly towns of Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA. Our festival features a grand parade with over 1,000 participants, beginning in Lambertville, NJ and crossing over the Delaware River into New Hope, PA. We feature both local and national marching bands, floats and non-profit organisations. The highlight of the parade is New Hope Celebrates’ very own 100ft. Rainbow Equality Flag in eight colours.

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16th May
Parade
11:00 The Annual Pride Parade, the signature event of New Hope Celebrates PrideFest will kick off in Lambertville, NJ before marching into New Hope on Saturday. Our parade and fair continue to highlight the diverse and inclusive communities of New Hope and Lambertville.

Pride fair
12:00-17:00. Following the Parade, join us for our Pride Fair at the end of South Main Street. Open to the public in the Legion car park at the corner of New St. and South Main St. There will be vendors and live entertainment from 12:00 to 17:00. Open to all, this fun-filled day brings everyone together to celebrate diversity. Cash bars are available. Admission proceeds will benefit New Hope Celebrates and all PrideFest events

After party
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