Haddon Township Pride, Postponed For Air-Quality Concerns, Has Been Rescheduled

HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ — Air-quality issues prompted organizers to postpone Haddon Township's major pride celebrations last month. But the township will march on, with new dates announced Tuesday for the pride parade and community night.

The third-annual Haddon Township Pride Parade is set for Oct. 5, while Pride + Progress Community Night will run the day after.

The events were originally planned for June 8 and 9. But the township and event organizers opted to indefinitely postpone them because of air-quality issues linked to the wildfires in eastern Canada.

The Haddon Township Equity Initiative, which organizes the township's Pride events, says the delayed celebrations will be "even grander."

"Despite the recent challenges, our dedication to the LGBTQIA+ community and Pride remains strong," the organization wrote on htpride.com. "We're excited to announce the rescheduling of HT Pride 2023, embracing the vibrant energy of autumn."

The parade and after party will run from 6-10 p.m. Oct. 5, traveling on Haddon Avenue from Crystal Lake Avenue to Haddon Square.

Pride + Progress Community Night takes place from 5-9 p.m. Oct. 6 in Haddon Square. The event will feature information tables and representatives from local nonprofits and sponsoring organizations. There will also be a drag queen lip sync battle, a DJ and other activities.

Find out more here.