NJ Pride kicks off noon Sunday in Asbury Park
Parade runs from Main Street to Festival Grounds at Ocean & 5th
The 25th Annual LGBTI Pride Celebration will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday at Fifth and Ocean avenues along the Asbury Park waterfront.
“PRIDE 25 is a rain or shine event,” organizers posted on Facebook Saturday. “There’s lots going on in Asbury Park this weekend. Although, Mother Nature looks like she’s planning to throw us a curve ball . . . if it rains, we may experience some rain delays. But, the show will go on.”
According to AccuWeather forecast, the day will be partly sunny with a high of 73 degrees.
NJ’s Annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersexed Pride Celebration is produced by Jersey Pride, a non-profit organization.
On Sunday morning, organizers said via Facebook, “Plan for an early end to the day’s celebraition.”
[Photo at right shows festaval ground setup.]
The Parade sets off at noon from City Hall, located at 1 Municipal Plaza along Main Street. The procession will move east on Cookman Avenue, north on Grand Avenue, east on Sunset Avenue, to the festival grounds at Bradley and Atlantic Parks, festival grounds.
Jordin Sparks headlines the entertainment lineup, which includes Suzanne Westenhoefer, Matt Martin, Christine Martucci Band, Josh Zuckerman Band, QSpot Marching Band, Daniel Alexander, Vinny Vero, Mykal Kilgore, Angelica Joni, Alexandra Grey, Autumn City, Nicollette CHRZA, and Giselle.
The festival features over 150 artisans, crafters, arts and crafts, exhibits and community information vendors, a family zone and food.
For more information, visit www.jerseypride.org or their Facebook page.
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