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Jersey Pride Parade & Festival 2025

Sunday, June 1, 2025 – 12:00PM to 7:00PM

New Jersey’s 33rd Annual Statewide LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration will be held in person on Sunday, June 1st, 2025.

As always, they have been working closely with the host city of Asbury Park to ensure the safety of all participants.

It is the largest and oldest LGBTQ Pride Celebration in the Garden State, with attendance exceeding 20,000 under normal circumstances.

The parade, passing through the center of the host city and shore destination Asbury Park, has grown throughout the years.

Floats, decorated vehicles, marching bands, and enthusiastic marchers are cheered on by spectators who line the parade route.

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A special shout out to Crystal, who was celebrated during Asbury Park’s inaugural Drag Queen Visibility Day on May 7, 2025. She is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and is proud to incorporate that aspect of her identity into her music. And Kim Marie’s Eat n Drinkaway is your go-to for Irish pub vibes and delicious wings.

Retro Gaymers Rejoice

The Silverball Pinball Museum is an AC-cooled dreamland of retro gaming.

Whether she’s lip-syncing for the gods or commanding the stage with her larger-than-life presence, Crystal Envy brings charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent in spades. The album is full of heartfelt songs the artist wrote herself that capture her radiant energy, beautiful heart, and her inspiring dedication to making dreams reality. The song went on to sell over three million downloads in the US.

Suzanne Westenhoefer

Suzanne Westenhoefer is a home-grown treasure!

Asbury is a little less slutty, a bit more storied—but just as fun.

Spooky Delights at the Paranormal Museum

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From renowned LGBTQ+-owned businesses to its larger-than-life Pride parade, Asbury Park is a proven place for inclusivity.

And while the buzz this October might be around the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic(hello, Jeremy Allen White!)—which, fittingly, was filmed in Asbury Park, the very town that helped launch Springsteen’s career and shaped the soul of his music—the real story?

Don’t forget to visit Fun House, a quirky shop with Gen Z-friendly toys like Sonny Angels, and the kind of chaotic knickknacks you didn’t know you needed.

Visit Asbury, Stay Fabulous

From rooftop drag shows to haunted dolls, pizza picnics to pinball wizards, Asbury Park is much more than a beach town.

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Eva Bella Guasconi

Eva Bella Guasconi is a vocalist, dancer, actress who has been performing for over 20 years in musical theatre. It’s queer-owned, weirdly wonderful, and totally Asbury.

Take the haunted walking tour, which dives deep into local lore, tragic tales, and spooky sightings in spots like the old Asbury Park Press building.

Or sip on a viral Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake milkshake from Sweet Tooth if you need to cool off in style. Insta-gays are always posting from the pool parties, showing how much fun there is to go around for everyone.

Looking for something more lowkey? The Paranormal Museum—aka Paranormal Books & Curiosities—is a haven for haunted dolls, occult artifacts, and ghost stories with gay flair.

Talula’s is the pizza spot to beat, with crispy crusts and wild topping combos that’ll have you coming back for more. Just swap dinos for crowds of happy beachgoing gays and you’re set. Vegans, fear not—Cookman Creamery has dairy-free scoops that taste like heaven.