Seaside Pride 2025

June 20-22, 2025  |  Seaside Heights & Seaside Park​​

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Pride Overview​​​​​​​​

Seaside Pride invites you to join a vibrant celebration as we host our 2nd Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Festival from Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 22, 2025. Hosted by the Seaside Pride Committee in partnership with the Seaside Heights Business Improvement District, Exit 82 Theatre, and Toms River Pride, our mission is to foster an inclusive environment where individuals of all backgrounds and identities are celebrated and empowered. Through collaboration and engagement, Seaside Pride strives to promote cultural enrichment and economic vitality. Together, we are creating memories, forging connections, and fostering prosperity at the Jersey Shore.

 

Our weekend-long programming offers engagement opportunities for everyone of all ages, with live performances and social activities, educational vendors and resources, and art, wellness, and community activations all taking place on the boardwalk, beach, and at participating venues in and around Seaside Heights and Seaside Park.

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We are grateful to everyone who has made the Seaside Pride Festival a success since 2024! View our Pride Pitch & Impact Report to learn more. Special thanks to Seaside Heights Business Improvement District, Exit 82 Theatre Company, Toms River Pride, B98.5, and all our supporters!​​​​​

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Festival Details

• Friday June 20 - Sunday, June 22, 2025 at venues across Seaside Heights and Seaside Park
• Partner application deadline: May 31, 2025

• This festival welcomes all including families

• Enjoy social activities, performances, community resources and festivities​​​​​

• Individual event ticketing will be available soon

 

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Events Schedule

​Friday, June 20​

• 5–11pm: Kickoff Party @ Jimbo’s Bar & Grill with B98.5, Karaoke & Community Art Activations

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Saturday, June 21​

• 9:15am: Pink Moon/Pure Yoga @ Franklin Ave Stage

• 11am–5pm: Vendor Fair with B98.5 @ Franklin Ave Stage

• 11:30am: Drag Brunch @ Seaside Social House

• 4–7Pm: Happy Hour @ Ocean View

• 7–10pm: Beach Bonfire & Live Music @ North End

• 9pm–2am: Dance Party @ JR’s Ocean Bar & Grill

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Sunday, June 22

• 8am: XCamp Paddleboarding on Barnegat Bay @ Sunset Beach

• 11:30am: Drag Brunch Bingo @ Island Beach Fish Co. in Seaside Park

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Get Involved

• Attend Pride with friends & family and help spread the word

• Become an official Pride Sponsor or Nonprofit Vendor

• Support Pride by making a Donation via Exit 82 Theatre

• Purchase Seaside Pride Merchandise via Farro’s Tees

• Become a Volunteer and join the Pride Committee

• Follow @SeasidePrideNJ on Facebook & Instagram

• Support local partner organizations like Toms River Pride

 

To learn about Sponsorship Levels & Benefits, review the Pride Pitch & Impact Report.

Submit a Sponsor Inquiry for more information and to reserve your spot.

Sponsor Payments can be made through Exit 82 Theatre via PayPal.

To pay via check, email SeasidePrideNJ@gmail.com.

• Platinum Sponsor: $1,000 

• Gold Sponsor: $500

• Silver Sponsor: $350

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Nonprofit Vendors are invited to apply for the Boardwalk Vendor Fair taking place on Saturday, June 21 from 11am-5pm at the Franklin Avenue Stage. Email 

SeasidePrideNJ@gmail.com for more information.