JOIN US SATURDAY JUNE 14TH 12PM-6PM
STREET DANCE PARTY 6PM-9PM
OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY AT PORTA 9PM-1AM
Montclair Pride 2025 – Bigger, Bolder, and Even More Fantastic!
Join us for Montclair Pride, ranked by Visit NJ as one of the top suburban Pride events in the country! Powered by our presenting sponsor Audi, this year’s expanded Pride footprint will take over Bloomfield Avenue from Park Street to Lackawanna Plaza—right in the heart of downtown Montclair and just steps from NJ Transit’s Bay Street Station.
We’re bringing more space, more stages, more joy, and more pride to our community than ever before.
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Here are some of the exciting things we’ll have happening throughout the day!
- MAIN STAGE @ Lackawanna Plaza – Featuring a star-studded lineup of music, drag, and performances all day long.
- SECOND STAGE @ Wellmont Plaza – With non-stop entertainment and local talent.
- THIRD STAGE @ Church Street – An open call performance stage spotlighting rising stars and community voices.
- Special Guest Host: Dominique Jackson, best known for her iconic role as Elektra on FX’s “Pose.”
- Audi VIP Hospitality Area + Audi Family Zone Activations, including a one-of-a-kind “Paint the Car” experience.
- Food trucks and vendors offering sweet and savory bites.
- Bar areas with beer, wine, bubbly, and cocktails to keep the celebration flowing.
- Family Zone – A kid-friendly oasis with games, art, performances, and a welcoming space for families to connect and create.
- Street Dance Party from 6–8 PM with DJ Vito Fun spinning a Pride-perfect soundtrack.
Performance Schedule
Main Stage
EMCEES
Dominique Jackson
Eddie Nicholas
Harmonica Sunbeam
12PM-2PM
School of Rock Houseband
NJ Gay Men’s Choir
Pride Choir
Austin Hall
Rocking for Inclusion
2PM-4PM
Justice LaBrave
Isabel Cruz
Dance Mob
Kris Cherry
Amanda is Tall
HAIR – Vanguard Theater Co.
NAIM
La Diva Ciccone
Tiger James
4PM-6PM
Mimi Sashimi
Rocky Horror – Ordinary Kids
Hades Nuttzz
DANE
Eddie Nicholas
She Ain’t Right
DANE & Kris Cherry
La Diva Ciccone
6PM-9PM
Street Dance Party with DJ Vito Fun
School of Rock Stage
EMCEES
Austin Hall
Lady Keyante
12PM-2PM
DJ Jspins
Lady Keyante
Austin Hall
Ela Martini
Drums of Thunder
2PM-4PM
NJ Gay Men’s Choir
Gigi Martini Drag Storytime (Spanish)
Grayson Tyler
Pride Choir
DJ Jspins
Gigi Martini
Marina DeMaio
Solsista Funk
4PM-6PM
Adjustable Thrills
RusseyDesigns
Indie Illusion
School of Rock
Joe Colwell
She’s All That [Headliner]
Open Call Stage
EMCEES
Mimi Sashimi
Chauncey Dandridge
Donna Vee
Getting There
Road closures from Park Street to Lackawanna Plaza, including Church Street and Park Street to Portland Place, will create a safe pedestrian-only Pride zone.
Public Transit: NJ Transit trains from NYC and Newark arrive at Bay Street Station, just a short walk from the festival.
Parking: Over 1,500 public parking spaces are available nearby, including:
- Bay Street Deck
- Crescent Deck
- Valley Road Deck
- Midtown Deck
- Surface lots at Lackawanna Plaza, South Willow, and South Fullerton
Many Thanks to Our Incredible Sponsors!
Interested in becoming a Sponsor/Vendor/Nonprofit Vendor?
We invite you to make a meaningful impact by considering sponsorship for Montclair Pride. Our sponsorship prospectus provides a glimpse into the incredible opportunities for collaboration and support that await. By becoming a sponsor, you join a movement dedicated to fostering inclusivity, acceptance, and love for all.