Get ready for a celebration of love, unity, and pride this weekend!
New Hope Celebrates is hosting its annual Pride Parade and Festival Friday through Sunday, with a packed schedule of events under the theme “Together, We Rise! – Defying Fear, Embracing Hope.”
Here’s what you need to know to make the most of the weekend:
The annual Pride Parade will kick off at 11 a.m. in the City of Lambertville and march across the bridge into New Hope Borough. The parade starts at Lambertville City Hall, goes down Union Street to Bridge Street, crosses the free bridge, and goes along Main Street in New Hope Borough.
This year’s parade will be led by grand marshals Josh Sanders and Jim Donovan, both from CBS News Philadelphia. Sanders, a journalist and LGBTQ+ advocate, and Donovan, a multi-Emmy Award-winning anchor, will be filming in New Hope for an upcoming CBS Pride special, “The Heart of Pride,” which is commemorating the 10th anniversary of marriage equality in America.
Grammy-nominated R&B icon Deborah Cox, who is known for her chart-topping hits like “Nobody’s Supposed To Be Here,” will headline PrideFest Live! The open-air concert will take place within the Pride Fair at Pride Park at New Street and South Main Street in the American Legion Parking Lot in New Hope Borough. The event will run from noon until 5 p.m.
New Hope Celebrates has crowned its new pageant winners: Miss New Hope Celebrates Asia Leigh Monroe, a Philadelphia-based drag queen and trans advocate, and Mr. New Hope Celebrates Ricky Suave, a Latin drag king from Puerto Rico. Catch them throughout the weekend’s festivities.
PrideFest Weekend Highlights:
- Friday Night Kickoff: Get the party started on Friday, May 16th, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at The Barn at Bucks County Playhouse.
- Pride Fair & PrideFest Live!: Immerse yourself in the heart of the celebration on Saturday, May 17th, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Pride Park. Enjoy vendors, community organizations, and the electrifying performance by Deborah Cox!
- Saturday Night Pride Dance Party: Keep the energy high on Saturday, May 17th, from 8:00 PM to 11:59 PM at New Hope Inn & Suites.
- A Salute to the Cartwheel: A unique and fun event on Sunday, May 18th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at New Hope Inn & Suites.
- Sunday Pride Closing Tea Dance & Pool Party: Wind down the weekend with music and fun on Sunday, May 18th, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at New Hope Inn & Suites.
Important Road Closure Information:
- New Hope Borough (Saturday, May 17):
- NO PARKING on South Main Street, 1-15 North Main Street, 1-19 West Bridge Street, and on New Street in front of the American Legion.
- South Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic starting around 10:00 AM and will remain closed until approximately 1:00 PM after the parade. Plan your travel and parking accordingly!
- City of Lambertville (Saturday, May 17th):
- 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM: York Street (North Main Street to North Union Street)
- 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Bridge Street & Lambertville-New Hope Free Bridge, Lambert Lane (Bridge Street to Coryell Street), North Union Street (Delaware Avenue to Bridge Street), Jefferson Street (North Main Street to North Union Street), Delevan Street (North Main Street to North Union Street), Coryell Street (Lambert Lane to North Union Street), Church Street (North Main Street to North Union Street), South Union Street (Bridge Street to Ferry Street), Klines Court (Bridge Street to Ferry Street), Clinton Street (Delaware Avenue to York Street), George Street (Perry Street to Coryell Street), Station Court (Bridge Street).
- Parking is permitted on the closed streets in Lambertville, but vehicles will not be able to move between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
- NO PARKING on BRIDGE STREET between Union and Lambert Lane. Pay attention to posted yellow signs!
For a complete schedule of events and more details, be sure to visit the official New Hope Celebrates website at www.newhopecelebrates.com/events-calendar.
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