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RECLAIMING OUR TIME:

Legacy of Resistance

 

The 20th Annual Newark Pride Festival

JULY 7-13, 2025

A New Era Dawns

Welcome to The Blalock Administration

NEWARK, NJ -- Alonzo S. Blalock has been elected as the new President of Newark Pride, Inc., ushering in a bold vision for the organization’s future. With a strong commitment to community empowerment, Blalock aims to unify Newark’s LGBTQ+ community through impactful programming that fosters inclusivity and engagement. He also plans to expand the organization’s capacity through ambitious fundraising efforts, ensuring sustainable growth and greater outreach. Under his leadership, Newark Pride, Inc. will take a firm stance against anti-LGBTQ policies, positioning itself as a leader in advocacy and social justice. Blalock’s presidency marks an exciting new chapter for the organization, promising progress, resilience, innovation, and unity.

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OUR MISSION

The Mission of Newark Pride, Inc is to increase awareness of the LGBTQ+ community by providing education, advocating for social justice, increasing progressive public policy, and developing opportunities for empowerment through fellowship.

OVERALL FESTIVAL STATS 

148

CITY WIDE EVENTS

33

LGBTQ+ PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

76

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON FESTIVAL STAGE

OUR SPONSORS

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