Road Closures, Security Measures For New Hope-Lambertville Pride

NEW HOPE, PA - LAMBERTVILLE, NJ — PrideFest is this weekend in New Hope and Lambertville, and local police say they will be checking bags at the parade and Pride Fair.

The parade begins in Lambertville on Saturday at 11 a.m., and crosses the Delaware River into New Hope.

New Hope Police said all bags along the parade route and inside the festival are "subject to search."

"We can all play a role in keeping our community safe," police said. "Please be aware of your surroundings and if you see an unattended object or something suspicious taking place, call it to the attention of the nearest law enforcement officer."

Viewing areas for the parade include three stages: one at the Lambertville House on Bridge Street, one at Ferry and Main Streets in New Hope, and one at 97 S. Main St. in New Hope.

Road closures, according to festival organizers New Hope Celebrates:

Lambertville

• York St. 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Jefferson St. 8:30 a.m. – 12:30p.m.
• Coryell St. 10a.m. – 12:30p.m.
• S Union St (Bridge St to Ferry St) 10:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.
• Klines Ct. 10:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.
• Hendricks St. 10a.m. – 12:30p.m.
• Gordons Alley 10a.m. – 12:30p.m.
• Bridge St. (N Union St to Lambert Lane/the bridge)
• No parking on Bridge St. from 9a.m. – 1p.m. 10:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.
• Church St. 10a.m. – 12:30p.m.
• Lambert Ln. 10:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.
• Delavan St. 8:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.
• George St. (from Church St to Perry St) 8:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.
• N Union St. (from Bridge St to Delaware Ave) 10:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.

New Hope

• Main St (No parking from 5/21/22 at midnight to 5/21/22 at 1p.m.) 10:45a.m. – 1p.m.
• Waterloo St. 10:30a.m. – 1p.m.
• Mechanic St. 10:30a.m. – 1p.m.
• East Ferry St. 10:30a.m. – 1p.m.
• Bucks County Playhouse Lot 10:30a.m. – 1p.m.

The Pride Fair will be at Pride Park in New Hope, at the end of South Main Street in the Legion parking lot. The fair includes vendors selling crafts, jewelry, and clothing; local LGBTQ+ organizations; giveaways; and more.

Live music runs from noon-4 p.m. at the park.

There's also a Best Cocktail Contest -- click here for more information.