Sunday’s Fifth Annual Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade is expected to draw thousands to the city. This year’s grand marshal is the Asbury Park Press’ own Tom Donovan, a staunch supporter of arts and entertainment in the 1.4 square mile community. The annual parade boasts all the traditional elements: Pipe and Drum bands from […]

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Moms, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, and a couple educators were recognized during the Asbury Park Toy Drive Fourth Annual Mother’s Day Celebration. Based on essays submitted by city students, the local fundraising group behind the Christmas toy distribution had some special gifts for those who were the subject of 30 essays. There were no first, second, […]

The local community behind the #Keep the Flame Burning campaign, formed following the Orlando massacre at the Pulse Night Club, will join the national movement on Oct 2. Formed on June 12, the LGBTQ United March Against Gun Violence campaign will hold a vigil and rally from Oct 1 to 2 at Lafayette Park in […]

Deputy Mayor Amy Quinn said she was heartbroken when the news broke of the early Sunday morning mass shooting in Orlando, Fla. “We are just trying to show our support for the devastating loss in the gay community and all of our communities,” she said Monday afternoon following the raising of the rainbow flag, a representation […]

Asbury Park’s venues Georgies, Hotel Tides and Paradise will hold a 9 p.m. candlelight vigil and moment of silence to show solidarity and support for those affected by the tragic mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub early Sunday, resident Connie Breech said. According to a CNN report by correspondent Wolf Blitzer, the American-born man pledged […]

This weekend two events will show support for the LGBT community. Destination Asbury Park returns as the city welcomes the Garden State Equality 6th Annual Walk. “What’s amazing about this moment is that transgender visibility has never been greater,” said Garden State Equality Executive Director Andrea Bowen. “We had Janet Mock and Laverne Cox making […]