New Hope-Lambertville Pride Parade Steps Off Saturday "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)

"I am grateful for the history, the people and their stories that make New Hope and Lambertville a community where queer people are not just accepted, but celebrated,” said New Hope Celebrates President Melissa Patterson, which organizes PrideFest. “I am proud of the strength of our community, rich with so many LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors - and thrilled that we live and work in one of the great LGBTQ+ travel destinations in America. Pride IN FULL COLOR honors that legacy and shines a light on every shade of who we were, who we are and who we will continue to be.”

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.

Parade Lineup

New Hope Police Department
Grand Marshalls - Sandy's car- Alex Frasier& Peter Maloney
Miss NHC - 2025 NHC Royalty - Erica Camaro
New Hope Equality Flag
Beth Amphedimine
The Rainbow Room
NHSD GSA- New Hope Solebury High School GSA
Roxey Ballet
New Hope Mayor Frank Deluca
Elected Officials, Candidates
Bob Harvie for Congress
New Hope & Solebury Democrats
Hunterdon County Democratic Committee
Rebecca Bennett for Congresss
ILNH- Indivisible Lambertville-New Hope
Buckingham Democrats
Friends of Lucia
Cheer Philadelphia
Giant
The Herald
Grace United Church of Christ
The Lawrenceville School Gender Sexuality Alliance
The Tailorette
St. Philips New Hope
St. Andrews - Lambertville
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church of Yardley
Solebury Township
NRG Outshine
52 North Union Street
Bells Tavern
First Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hunterdon County
Philadelphia Freedom Band
Garden State Equality
Ann's Choice
Fisherman's Mark
Playhouse Deck Team
Salem Church Doylestown
SAFE in Hunterdon
Ferry Market
NHC - Melissa
NHC - Sharon & Tara
The Cub Room
Free Mom Hugs of Hunterdon County
Kehilat HaNahar
Shir Ami
Capital Health
River House at Odette's
Garrison Automotive
ACME Screening Room
Philly Cheer Elite
Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing
PFLAG Flemington/Hunterdon County
Dapper Dykes - 2 motorcycles
Kenvue
Land Rover of Princeton
Balloons with a Flair
Addison Wolfe Real Estate
Merck Rainbow Alliance
GreenHouse New Hope
Friends of the Free Library of New Hope & Solebury
7 Eleven
Human Rights Campaign
Music Mountain Theatre
Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church
Comcast
Church of the Sacred Heart
Lambda Car Club International (LCCI) Delaware Valley Region
Cyannie Lopez
The Kalmia Club
New Hope Celebrates Founder- Dan Brooks
Pumpkin's Rainbow Jeeps -White - Princess Sequia
Pumpkin's Rainbow Jeeps -Red - Mr & Mrs NHC- Ricky and ASia
Pumpkin's Rainbow Jeeps -Orange - Joy Marnier
Pumpkin's Rainbow Jeeps -Yellow - Miss red
Pumpkin's Rainbow Jeeps -Green - Eileen O'Brennan
Pumpkin's Rainbow Jeeps -Blue -Volkie
Pumpkin's Rainbow Jeeps -Violet - Lady Peacock
Pumpkin
Lambertville New Hope Rescue Squad

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)

Carrying New Hope Celebrates' 100-foot Rainbow Equality Flag through Lambertville. (Jay Garrison)

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 afternoon 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.

Here's the lineup of entertainers

• 1:00pm - Cara Cartney
• 1:30pm - Jake Ortiz
• 2:00pm - Eva the Diva Experience
• 2:30pm - Vincint
• 3:10pm - Alyssa Wray (American Idol Season 19)
• 3:40pm - Crystal Waters
• 4:20pm - Apocolypse Noir

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.

Carrying New Hope Celebrates' 100-foot Rainbow Equality Flag across the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge. (New Hope Celebrates)