PrideFest 2026

Celebrate Pride all week long, May 9th - 17th, 2026
Pride Parade & Vendor Fair - Saturday, May 16th 2026

Click on the links below to go directly to each event page, or scroll down to learn more about Pride 2025!

5/9 - Flag Unfurling & Reception
5/9 - Opening Tea
5/12 - Pride With Purpose
5/13 - Pride Bingo
5/14 - Love is Love Gala
5/15 - Weekend Kickoff
5/16 - Pride Parade
5/16 - PrideFest Vendor Fair & PrideFest Live
5/16 - Dance Party
5/17 - Closing Tea

Celebrate Pride with NHC!

About the New Hope Celebrates Annual PrideFest Celebration

Since 2003 New Hope Celebrates has hosted one of the first Prides of the season in May. Usually held in June, there are over 1,000 annual Pride celebrations worldwide.

Set in the lush greenery of the Delaware River Valley, our Pride festival connects two towns in two different states by the New Hope & Lambertville Bridge. Drawing more than 15,000 people annually, New Hope Celebrates joins together the LGBT friendly towns of Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA.

Our festival features a grand parade with over 1,000 participants, beginning in Lambertville, NJ and crossing over the Delaware River into New Hope, PA. We feature both local and national marching bands, floats and nonprofit organizations. The highlight of the parade is New Hope Celebrates’ very own 100ft. Rainbow Equality Flag in eight colors!

The week-long festivities include special events, parties and educational activities, culminating with the parade and fair with Live Entertainment. Whether you come for a day or stay for the week, there is something for everyone!

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Lambertville / New Hope Pride Parade

Live Pride Parade

May 16, 2026 - Annual Pride Parade which will begin at 11:00 am 6starting in Lambertville, NJ, and crossing the bridge to New Hope, PA. We march rain or shine!
Pride Parade Details
May 16, 2026

Join The Parade!

Marching on May, Saturday 16th, 2025 – Rain or Shine. Everyone loves a parade! If you an LGBTQ+ or Allied organization or group and want to march from Lambertville to New Hope please join us! We welcome all applications to march with us.
Participation Application

New Hope Pride Fair

2026 PrideFest Vendor Fair

New Hope Celebrates is reaching out to potential vendors, partners, local bars, and restaurants to participate in the 2026 PrideFest Vendor Fair.
Pride Fair Details

For Pride Fair Vendors

Are you a local artist, retailer, food vendor or LGBTQ+ owned and operated professional service? Great, we’d love to have you connect to the community at our Pride Fair.
Vendor Application

Cocktail Contest

2026 Best Cocktail Contest

Must Be 21 with proof of ID to participate in this fun and festive town contest. If you can’t find a designated driver, please use Lyft or Uber for a safe ride home. Event dates TBD!
Voting Page (Mobile Only)
May 1-24

Cocktail Contest Entry

If your establishment would like to participate please contact The Best Cockatil Contest Team.

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Mail-in donations to New Hope Celebrates, PO Box 266, New Hope Pa 18938

Copyright © 2012—2026 New Hope Celebrates Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit. Your donation can be a tax deduction.

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