Celebrate the 26th Annual Jersey City Pride Festival, bringing together the LGBTQ+ community, families, friends, allies, organizations, and supporters for a major celebration of visibility, culture, inclusion, and community. The 2026 theme is “Show Your True Colors — Now More Than Ever.”
The festival will transform Newark Avenue from Grove Street to Jersey Avenue and extend into the Grove Street PATH Plaza. The day also begins with a Pride March, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds to walk together in celebration of diversity, acceptance, and unity.
Event Details: Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Location: Newark Avenue, from Grove Street to Jersey Avenue, including the Grove Street PATH Plaza, Jersey City, NJ Theme: Show Your True Colors — Now More Than Ever Event: 26th Annual Jersey City Pride Festival Activities: Pride March, live entertainment, community organizations, vendors, and Pride programming Hosted by: Jersey City Pride
Transportation: The festival is easily accessible from the Grove Street PATH station. Street parking is available where permitted, with paid parking options nearby.
