Pride 360 is the theme for Newark Gay Pride 2018

Newark Gay Pride opened its Gay Pride week with POSE actor MJ Rodriguez. On Thursday, July 12, 2018 the rainbow flag was raised over Newark City Hall. This year’s theme for Newark, New Jersey’s Gay Pride is “Pride 360.” The theme reflects Newark Pride’s organizing groups commitment to “inclusivity and ensuring that a LGBT person can thrive in the City of Newark.”

Along with actor MJ Rodriguez, the Rainbow flag raising ceremony was attended by the mayor. Mayor, Ras Baraka, said LGBT constituents should pay attention to the national political agenda. It could thwart years of LGBT policy advancement achieved during former President Obama’s administration.

Newark Gay Pride President, Sharronda Wheeler said, “Despite the current political climate, when the opportunity presents itself, we must always come together as a community.” She stressed the need to not only show our pride but also to show our strength in numbers. “We will not be forced back into invisibility.”

LGBT Parade and Festival is Sunday, July 15, 2018

This Sunday, July 15, 2018, Newark Gay Pride will host a Parade from Lincoln Park and along Broad Street to Washington Park. It is the annual Gay Pride Parade. Participants will end at the Gay Pride Street Festival located at Washington Park. For more information about other Newark Gay Pride and upcoming events, go to newarkpride.org.