This year's Newark-Essex Pride Week celebration promises to be the biggest and best yet! From the opening ceremonies at the city hall to the star-studded awards gala, pride 2009 will feature a full week of events that represent and celebrate every facet of Newark's dynamic and culturally diverse LGBTIQ community. We invite you to join us as we celebrate our differences and unite behind our common goals: Acceptance, Equality and Love.
FLAG RAISING at City HallThe 3rd annual LGBTIQ flag raising at Newark City Hall kicks off the week with the official endorsement of Newark-Essex Pride Week by Municipal Council and Mayor Cory Booker.
LGBTIQ Rights
and Same-sex Marriage ForumAn event done in partnership with ACLU that will examine LGBTIQ rights in New Jersey including the differences between Civil Unions and Same-sex Marriages.
SAFE SPACES: Education ConferenceThe Creating Safe Spaces Conference is an annual event that brings together stakeholders to discuss and learn about issues relevant to the LGBTIQ community.
Awards ReceptionThe second annual awards reception will feature live entertainment and will honor leaders and activists in the Greater Newark LGBTIQ community who inspire us and have catalyzed change.
Family Cookout and Health FairNow 13 years strong, the annual cookout in Weequahic Park has brought together youth, elders, and families within our community to an afternoon of food, fun and fellowship.
Pride ParadeThe second annual Newark-Essex Pride Parade will feature a procession/march of the community down Halsey Street in a formal celebration of the LGBTIQ community.
Pride Jam in the ParkThe festival will feature a variety of vendors including LGBTIQ agencies, service providers, local businesses and advocacy groups at an event with food and live entertainment for 8 hours.
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