August is Pride Month in Jersey City, and the month is filled with LGBTQ+ events scattered throughout the area! From flag raising to festival after-parties, here is your guide to celebrating Pride in Jersey City this year.

You can find a full list of pride events on Jersey City Pride’s website. 

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August 2

2019 Jersey City LGBT Pride Festival Opening Party
8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Talde, 8 Erie St

Kickoff the beginning of JC Pride’s festivities with an opening party featuring host Lagoona Bloo, shot specials, giveaways, and surprise performances
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Teacher as Artist: Katie Niewodowski
till December 13
Gabert Library, 71 Sip Ave

Check out works by Katie Niewodowski, artist and owner of personalized portrait company Petitraits, at both HCCC campus locations. There’ll be an artist reception on August 20.
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August 5

Pride Karaoke Night
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
LITM, 140 Newark Ave

Enjoy happy hour specials beforehand and sing your heart out at Karaoke Night.
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August 6

Growing in JC & Crystal Letters Open Mic Night – Pride Edition
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Butler Cafe, 350 Warren St

Performers from the LGBTQIA community are encouraged to be a part of this Open Mic. Donations will benefit Hudson Pride Center.
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That’s So Gay! Art Exhibit Opening Reception
7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
LITM, 140 Newark Ave

There’ll be light refreshments, drink specials, and more at the Opening Reception of LITM’s group exhibition.
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August 8

An Evening with Barbra Herr
7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Hard Grove, 284 1st St

Enjoy a cabaret-styled performance by trans actor and singer Barbra Herr.
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August 10

Out & Up
6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Art House Productions, 262 17th St

Art House Productions and Hudson Pride partnered up for a Couch Chat with 3 LGBTQ artists followed by a rooftop party!
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August 11

2nd Annual Pride With Your Pup
2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Corgi Spirits, 1 Distillery Dr

Celebrate Pride with your pup, some drinks, live music, food trucks, and host Kayt Hester.
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August 13

Rainbow Revue with Lillian Bustle
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
FM, 340 3rd St

Enjoy a burlesque and drag show with Lillian Bustle, along with a lineup of performances and prizes.
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August 15

Lez Drink
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Six26, 128 Christopher Columbus Dr

Stop by for a queer women’s happy hour by Lez Fest.
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August 16

Bunny X, White Rope
8:00 PM – 3:00 AM
FM, 340 3rd St

Join Happy House and host Candy Dish for a night of music and performances in a safe space showcasing diverse artists!
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August 17

Drag Queen Storytime
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Word, 123 Newark Ave

Bring the kiddos over for storytime with Harmonica Sunbeam.
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5th Annual Jersey City Pride Bar Crawl
4:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Join a bar crawl through Downtown Jersey City with drink specials and raffles at each location. Get your tickets and check the schedule on Eventbrite.
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Pride: From Raids to Parades
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Art House Productions, 262 17th St

Visit Art House to check out an exhibit honoring the 50th Anniversary of The Stonewall Rebellion.
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The First Annual Miss Six26 Pageant
7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Six26, 128 Christopher Columbus Dr

Be a part of the first ever Miss Six26 Pageant! If you want to be a part of the pageant, email gregory@six26.co.
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August 18

Gringo’s Drag Queen Bingo – Pride Edition
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gringo’s, 12 Coles St

Enjoy good food, drink specials, music, bingo, and prizes with Linda Simpson.
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OSO – Pride Edition
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Red Lounge, 136 Newark Ave

Enjoy a pride men’s party at Red Lounge! There’ll be music by DJs and no cover fee.
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August 19

4th Annual Roman Nose Pride Aperitivo
7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Roman Nose, 125 Newark Ave

Enjoy a Pride Aperitivo Cocktail Social with complimentary bites, happy hour, music, and no cover.
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August 20

DOCA Celebrates Jersey City Pride
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Benjamin J. Dineen III and Dennis C. Hull Gallery 71 Sip Avenue

Stop by for an artist reception with Katie Niewodowski as part of their Teacher As Artist series.
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August 21

Jersey City Pride Flag Raising And Award Ceremony
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
City Hall, 280 Grove St

Gather at City Hall as they raise both the Gay Pride and Trans Pride Flags and honoring members of our LGBT+ & Ally community.
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Raising Pride: Stonewall Edition 2019
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The Ashford, 145 Newark Ave

After the flag raising, head over to The Ashford for the first ever Raising Pride event to celebrate Stonewall 50 and honor Fulop with the Leadership of Pride Award. Admission is a $40 donation.
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August 22

Fringe Fest Equality Rocks Music Spectacular II
8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
FM, 340 3rd St

Enjoy a lineup of musicians as they perform at FM. Admission is $10.
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August 23

The Road to Stonewall 50 Screening and Talk
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Art House Productions, 262 17th St

Head over to the screening of The Road to Stonewall 50 by producers John Catania and Charles Ignacio followed by a talk.
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Gay Anthems Dance Party
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
LITM, 140 Newark Ave

Dance around with DJ Paul Mendoza at the official JC Pride pre-party. There’ll be iced tea cocktails and the kitchen is open till midnight.
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August 24

19th Annual Jersey City LGBT Pride Festival
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Celebrate pride with the 19th annual LGBT Pride Festival! The theme this year is “Honoring Our Past…Creating Our Future” to commemorate Stonewall 50. The festival is on Newark Ave between Grove St & Jersey Ave.
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Jersey City Pride After Party
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Six 26, 128 Christopher Columbus Dr

Continue celebrating Pride with this free 21+ after party! There’ll be drink specials, dancers, drag performers and more.
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