Morris Co. Pride Event Returns With Entertainment, Vendors And More

RANDOLPH, NJ — Morris County's annual Pride celebration returns Saturday, bringing live entertainment, food, local vendors and community organizations together for a free, family-friendly event at the County College of Morris.

Hosted by EDGE New Jersey, Morris County Pride will take place Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph. Admission is free, and the event is open to all ages.

The annual festival celebrates the LGBTQ+ community while connecting attendees with local organizations, health resources and support services. Organizers say the event is designed to promote visibility, inclusion and acceptance throughout Morris County.

This year's celebration will feature:

• Live entertainment hosted by Scarlet Envy, known for appearances on RuPaul's Drag Race.
• More than 75 local vendors and crafters.
• Community organizations and resource booths.
• A variety of food and beverage vendors.
• A Family Fun Zone with activities for children.
• Shopping, advocacy organizations and opportunities to connect with local LGBTQ+ resources.

The festival is organized by EDGE New Jersey, Morris County's LGBTQ+ community center, which provides behavioral health services, housing assistance, HIV services, education, and other community programs throughout the region. Proceeds from Morris County Pride help support the organization's year-round services.

"As the community's college, CCM celebrates the opportunity to partner with Morris County Pride and looks forward to this exciting event on our campus," County College of Morris President Dr. Anthony J. Iacono said in a statement.

Sean Dorsa, who helped launch Morris County Pride alongside Cara Parmigiani, said the event was created to increase visibility for the local LGBTQ+ community, particularly LGBTQ+ youth.

"We knew we needed to celebrate and be visible for the LGBTQ+ community, especially LGBTQ+ youth," Dorsa said.

Organizers say Morris County Pride has continued to grow each year, drawing LGBTQ+ residents, allies, and families from across North Jersey while serving as both a celebration and a way to connect people with valuable local resources.