New Hope Celebrates presents PrideFest on May 20-May 22, 2022. This year’s theme “Dancing in the Streets” gives everyone a chance to dance and swing to their favorite entertainers.
The Annual Parade will kick off rain or shine on Saturday, May 21st. at 11:00 am in Lambertville, crossing the bridge to New Hope, PA. Following the Pride Parade, the Pride Fair will be held in the American Legion parking lot, on the corner of New St. and South Main St. in New Hope.
PrideFest LIVE entertainment will start at 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. With a vast array of talent, there is something for everyone.
The Doylestown School of Rock is the world’s largest music school. They will be showcasing their students’ talents on stage. Also performing are Stephanie Chin Band, known for her haunting soulful melodies and her new R & B release Vision of Us, and the indie-pop trio BETTY who have traveled the world impowering women, girls, and the LGBTQ+ community with their music and performance.
New Jersey’s own Hot Squirrel Highway will entertain you with their mix of blues, folk, and rock. Also appearing will be singer, songwriter, and producer Sug Daniels. With her combination of folk and R & B she strives to bring messages of positive change to her audience. Toby Chernesky, also hailing from New Jersey, will be singing everything from show tunes to disco.
New York’s drag queen Jacqueline Dupree, entertaining for over 20 years, will perform.
Besides singing, she plays football in the New York Gay Football league. Ballet fans will not want to miss the Roxey Ballet with their innovative dance performance. The Pride Fair will also have food vendors and merchants. There is a suggested $5 entrance fee with proceeds benefiting New Hope Celebrates and future Pride events.
Pride Park can be accessed in three locations.
From Canal Park on 145 South Main St.
From South Main St. {By the Boomer statue}
From 40 New St. – Access at American Legion Lot
PrideFest Live featured entertainment: Doylestown School of Rock – Stephanie Chin Band – BETTY – Hot Squirrel Highway – Sug Daniels – Jacqueline Dupree – Roxey Ballet – Toby Chernesky
There will be a host of local queens: Former Miss New Hope Celebrates Pageant Winners – Ginger Alley Miss NHC 2018, Cyannie Lopez Miss NHC 2017
