Seaside Pride NJ

05/10/2026

Join us for Pride Kickoff at Icarus Brewing!

In collaboration with Garden State Equality, we’re bringing together craft brews, q***r-made local art, and entertainment hosted by Drag Queens Sasha Curvy and Tastie on Saturday, May 23rd. We’ll also have bracelet and Pride sign making, plus drink specials supporting the advocacy work of GSE.

Come raise a glass, celebrate community, and kickoff Pride with us! 🏳️‍🌈🍻

04/13/2026

TOMS RIVER & SEASIDE PRIDE WEEKEND
JUNE 12-14, 2026

TOMS RIVER PRIDE FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 • 1-7PM
8th Annual Toms River Pride Festival
Hosted by the TRAC Toms River Artist Community TRAC Gallery
Washington St between Main St & Hooper Ave
Downtown Toms River

Seeking vendors & sponsors! Apply here by May 1: https://www.trac732.org/pride-2026

Sponsor packages are available at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gnLjT3jXrQMtIVtYf9Q3WEjtcLS-OWrK/view

120+ local vendors, performances, food, drinks, shopping, art, community resources, and more enjoyed by 8,000+ attendees with ASL interpretation available throughout the day

Emceed by Desireé Moonshine Dezi Durrua & featuring a Michael Cook Pork Roll Egg & Queens drag performance by TASTIE
With live performances by Redbird Flying Solo, Chris Rockwell Collective & NJ AMP Alliance, Malverick, OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy GSA, Saucy Studios, TransFitLife, The CartWheelers, and more!

"Freeheld" 20th anniversary film screenings 12PM at Ocean County Library – limited capacity (tbc)

Call for Art: TRAC Gallery Pride Window Showcase June 1-July 15 open to TRAC members & local youth – Deadline: May 15 email [email protected]
Tarot Readings by Elaina Parsons

TRAC members receive a 20% vendor discount: PRIDE20OFF
Vendors receive a 20% TRAC member discount

The application deadline for vendors, sponsors, and all festival partners has been extended to May 1. This event sells out quickly so applications should be submitted early. Applicants will be notified as soon as possible, approved vendor/sponsor payments will be made via nonprofit host TRAC by May 20, and a waitlist will be created after the roughly 120 spots are filled. Proof of insurance is required for all vendors. Apply here: https://www.jotform.com/form/260747530429056.

By applying to participate in the festival, you are agreeing to the Terms & Conditions found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nNyLvwa2EaUydxPICqaq2z0eyiAC1s8R/view

Approved vendors/sponsors/partners can submit online payments via TRAC at: https://square.link/u/7E3VWsIk or via check to: Toms River Artist Community, 40 Main St. Toms River, NJ 08753. The Toms River Artist Community (TRAC) is a registered tax exempt nonprofit organization.

For more info on Toms River & Seaside Pride Weekend, visit https://www.trac732.org/pride-2026 and email [email protected].

Thank you to our sponsors! TRAC Gallery, B985, Ocean Partnership for Children, St. Francis Counseling Service

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TOMS RIVER & SEASIDE PRIDE WEEKEND
JUNE 12-14, 2026

FRIDAY, JUNE 12 • 5PM
Pride Weekend Kickoff Party at Jimbo's
Jimbo's Bar and Grill Seaside Heights
DJ, karaoke, drink specials

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 • 1-7PM
Toms River Pride Festival
Downtown Toms River

SUNDAY, JUNE 14 • 11:30AM
Drag Brunch at Seaside Social House
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CDv1hmcsh/
Pork Roll Egg & Queens featuring Lexi Pro, Jolina Jasmine, Lady Celestina & DJ Pat Sway Michael Cook
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pork-roll-eggs-queens-drag-brunch-tickets-1985396839392?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

03/06/2026

WIN: Thanks to our members and other pro-equality speakers that showed up in full-force last night, the Central Regional Board of Education did NOT rescind policies that protect transgender and gender diverse students at last night’s meeting.

By showing up, our members helped the district remain affirming, and they made it clear to LGBTQ+ youth that their community has their backs!

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02/07/2026

12/19/2025

🩸 Blood Drive -January 10th 9--2p 🩸
Barnegat Recreation Center
Reserve your spot- link ⬇️ ! 🔗
After so many years, our community is finally allowed to donate! 🎉
After you click on link, put zip code 08005
and look for the drive held at Barnegat Recreation Center

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=08005&driveType=all

11/13/2025

http://bit.ly/ACQAresource

ACQA's CARE Committee is gathering recommendations for LGBTQIA+ friendly resources, businesses, and organizations across South Jersey. This lets us create reliable community referrals and guides for various needs. Your input helps us evaluate and rate these spaces. Please consider sharing your input today with this 3-4 minute survey.

Follow the QR code or link to access the survey.
https"bit.ly/ACQAresource

10/13/2025

🌈 Join Barnegat Pride for our monthly meeting, a celebration of LGBTQIA+ community, allies, support, friendship, and a safe space to be YOU! 🏳️‍🌈💬✨

📅 This Month’s Agenda:

🔹 Crushing the stigma around recovery & substance use disorder in Ocean County.

🔹 SpeakOUT: Your Story Matters - In honor of National Coming Out Day, share your story or listen in solidarity.
A special thanks to for sponsoring this event. RSVP 🔗 below
https://www.mobilize.us/hrc/event/852242/?referring_vol=11836456

🔹 Learn more about their vital work in our community.

🔹 Open Discussion -Bring your thoughts, questions, and heart. 💬

🫶 All are welcome -whether you’re sharing or simply holding space. Let’s grow, support, and celebrate together.

10/11/2025

10/09/2025

Support Garden State Equality here through "Team Evan"! https://givebutter.com/equalityinm.../team-evan-2/evanphalon

TOMORROW: Join us for an Equality in Motion happy hour at Ocean Casino & Resort's Nola's Bar & Lounge at 8 pm, right after our Atlantic City Equality in Motion event! Whether or not you're able to make it to the walk and dance party, come kick off your weekend with us!

09/26/2025

𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧𝗤𝗜𝗔+ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿
Toms River Branch • Saturday, October 18 • 10am - 3pm
More information here: https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/14036541

Join us for Ocean County Library’s 2nd Annual LGBTQIA+ Resource Fair. The purpose of the Fair is to connect members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies with agencies that are available to assist them. Representatives from LGBTQIA+ supportive organizations will be available to describe their services and answer your questions from 10am-2pm. Special guest author Robyn Gigl will speak at 2pm.

𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

09/03/2025