Join us for the 5th Annual Montclair Pride Festival on Saturday, June 13, from 12 to 8 p.m. in Downtown Montclair along Bloomfield Avenue! Expect a day filled with food, shopping, fun activities for everyone, and exciting performances.
Montclair State University is proud to sponsor this event with a donation of $10,000. For the fifth consecutive year, various offices—including the Office of Student Belonging and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies—are collaborating to showcase the University. Our tent will highlight academics, student life, and LGBTQIA+-focused services. It’s a hit each year, attracting thousands of visitors, and we need your help!
We’re looking for volunteers for the Montclair State University tent. Here are the shifts available:
- 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (set up and working the tent)
- 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (working the tent and breakdown)
Don’t forget to sign up by Friday, May 29!
Out Montclair, the organization behind this festival, aims to support the LGBTQIA+ community in Montclair and beyond. They focus on building a safe community for marginalized individuals and raising awareness about violence against LGBTQIA+ people. Founded in 2022, the organization launched Montclair’s first Pride Festival, which drew over 18,000 attendees. Attendance has only grown since then, hitting more than 30,000 in 2025, and this year promises another great turnout!
This event highlights the growing acceptance and visibility of the LGBTQIA+ community in Montclair. It’s not just a festival; it’s a celebration of diversity and unity. As studies show, events like these help foster community spirit and provide safer environments for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Let’s come together to make this year’s festival unforgettable!
