Hoboken ‘Pride Without Prejudice’: LGBTQ Community Celebrates

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken’s second annual Pride Week will take place from Thursday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 18.

According to a city news release, last year, Hoboken joined other cities – including Jersey City and Bayonne – to host Pride Week activities for the first time during Hudson County’s August Pride Month celebrations.

The Pride Week events are free of charge and open to all members of the public, organizers said.

City officials stated:

“Pride Week emphasizes the importance of diversity, making the Hoboken community stronger and more accepting of all individuals and their contributions to society. The theme of this year’s Pride Week is ‘Pride without prejudice.’”

The Hoboken Pride Group organized the week’s activities, and is led by Hoboken’s LGBTQ+ liaison, Laura Knittel and Migdalia Pagan-Milano from Hoboken’s Office of Constituent Affairs.

• See related article: Hoboken Paints Rainbow Crosswalk For LGBTQ+ Pride Month

“We are proud to once again celebrate the contributions of our LGBTQ+ community with our second annual Pride Week,” Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla said. “We are committed to not only enacting policies in Hoboken that promote equality for all residents, but also showcasing events that reflect the diversity of our city. I thank the Hoboken Pride Group for organizing the week’s activities, and encourage all residents to join us.”

A list of events follows below, via the City of Hoboken.

Hoboken Library Presents: Vogue Ball History & Performances

• Thursday, August 8, at 7 pm
• Hoboken Public Library, Main Branch, 500 Park Ave

Mayor Bhalla & the City of Hoboken: Flag Raising

• Friday, August 9, at 10 am
• In front of City Hall, 94 Washington St

Drag Brunch

• Sunday, August 11, noon – 4 pm
• Birch Restaurant & Bar, 92 River Street

Hoboken Pride 2019 Welcome Event

• Monday, August 12, at 7 pm
• La Casa Restaurant, 54 Newark St

Gender Open Parenting Workshop: Giving kids more space to discover their gender

• Tuesday, August 13, at 6:30 pm
• Hoboken Public Library, Main Branch, 500 Park Ave

Gender Free Haircut Club: FREE haircuts and hair advice for queer and transgender youth

• Wednesday, August 14, 11 am - 3 pm
• Hair Cult Salon & Spa, 1124 Washington Street

Bike Hoboken: Pride Ride! Come show off your brightest lights with this pride ride throughout Hoboken! LGBTQ community and Allies welcome

• Wednesday, August 14, at 7:30 pm
• Location TBD (check Hoboken Pride or Bike Hoboken facebook page for upcoming details)

Wine and Cheese Mixer: Come mix and mingle with your local Hoboken LGBTQ community

• Thursday, August 15, at 7 pm
• RSVP required as space is limited
• contact hobokenpride@hobokennj.gov

YouTube Channel LGBTQ Star, Lindsey of Queer Kid Stuff: Lindsey will entertain kid’s ages 5 - 12

• Sunday, August 18, at noon
• Hoboken Public Library, main branch, 500 Park Ave

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