New Hope-Lambertville Parade To Celebrate "Pride In Full Color"

NEW HOPE, PA — New Hope Borough and its riverfront neighbor, Lambertville, New Jersey, will be beaming with pride on Saturday as this year's PrideFest Parade makes its way from New Jersey into Pennsylvania.

The parade is presented by New Hope Celebrates (NHC) as part of this year's LGBTQ+ Pride Festival taking place from now through May 16. This year’s theme, “PrideFest In Full Color,” is a rallying cry for resilience, inclusion, and joy, brought to life by unforgettable performances and events.

Saturday brings the NHC’s Pride Parade to the streets of Lambertville and New Hope, stepping off at 11 a.m. in New Jersey and proceeding across the Delaware River into Pennsylvania with more than 1,500 participants from local businesses, nonprofits, national marching bands, floats, and NHC’s 100-foot Rainbow Equality Flag, donated by the Logan Inn and Landmark Hospitality.

Unfurling the Pride Flag in New Hope. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

(Jeff Werner/Patch)

Leading this year's parade will be the newly crowned Miss New Hope Celebrates 2026, Athena Chanteuse, who will march at the front of the procession before taking the PrideFest Live! stage. A Jewish Latina trans performer with powerhouse vocals and Broadway-caliber presence, Athena claimed the title at NHC's 6th Annual Pride Pageant, Reigning Color, and brings a commanding authenticity to this year's message of bold expression. In just four years in drag, she has earned accolades, including Miss Bob and Barbara's 2025 and is a rising force in the Miss Gay Pennsylvania America system.

Scenes from last year's parade. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Scenes from last year's parade. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Scenes from last year's parade. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Beginning immediately after the parade, the Pride Fair continues the celebration at Pride Park, 20 New Street, in a stunning outdoor setting, featuring a vibrant mix of local vendors, food and beverage offerings and LIVE music all day featuring Crystal Waters and Vincint. Guests can enjoy dancing, community, connection and an energetic atmosphere from start to finish. Pride Fair takes place from 12 to 5 p.m.

Pride Saturday Night Dance Party

Keep the party going after PrideFest with the 2026 Pride Saturday Night Dance Party at the New Hope Inn & Suites, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Join NHC at New Hope Inn & Suites with DJ Trish playing high energy favorite hits to dance the night away. Admission is $20 and can be purchased in advance or at the door or take advantage of the New Hope Inn & Sweet Deal - $35 ticket gets you admission to the Saturday Night Dance Party and the Sunday Closing Tea on May 17. Must be 21+ to enter. IDs will be checked at the door.

Pride Sunday Closing Tea & Pool Party

A Sunday Tea Dance & Pool Party at New Hope Inn & Suites will close out New Hope's 2026 PrideFest from 3 to 7 p.m. on May 17. Enjoy music spun by DJ Trish and other entertainment while sipping cocktails poolside. Hosted by Miss NHC 2026, Athena Chanteuse. Admission is $25 and can be purcA Sunday Tea Dance & Pool Party at New Hope Inn & Suites will close out New Hope's 2026 PrideFest. Enjoy music spun by DJ Trish and other entertainment while sipping cocktails poolside. Hosted by Miss NHC 2026, Athena Chanteuse. Admission is $25 and can be purchased in advance or at the door or take advantage of the New Hope Inn & Sweet Deal - $35 ticket gets you admission to the Saturday Night Dance Party on May 16 and the Sunday Closing Tea on May 17. Must be 21+ to enter. IDs will be checked at the door.