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Pride in Newark, NJ
Newark Pride Festival and Parade is usually usually a week in mid-July; the 2027 date isn't announced yet. We've mapped 1 Pride event in Newark and 15 more nearby (8 festivals, 3 parades, 2 marches and rallies). 12 are free. Tap any event for dates, places and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026. Events without a confirmed date show the pattern from past years.
Near Newark (within 25 miles)
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Pride in Newark: common questions
When is Pride in Newark?
Brooklyn Pride Twilight Parade is usually held second Saturday in June; it last ran Jun 13, 2026. The 2027 date hasn't been announced yet; we'll post it here as soon as the organizers do.
Is there a Pride parade in Newark?
Yes. Brooklyn Pride Twilight Parade (Second Saturday in June), NYC Pride March (Last Sunday in June) and Queens Pride Parade and Multicultural Festival (First Sunday in June). Parade routes and step-off times are posted by organizers a few weeks before; check each event's page.
Are there family-friendly Pride events near Newark?
Yes. All-ages options include Brooklyn Pride Twilight Parade, NYC Pride March, Queens Pride Parade and Multicultural Festival and Newark Pride Festival and Parade. Daytime parades and festivals are generally fine for kids; drag shows and late-night parties are usually 18+ or 21+.
Are Pride events in Newark free?
12 of the 16 events listed near Newark are free, including Brooklyn Pride Twilight Parade, NYC Pride March and Queens Pride Parade and Multicultural Festival. Some festivals charge a gate fee or sell VIP passes, and drag brunches and Pride nights at venues are ticketed.
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