Music has always played an integral part in our lives, shaping each generation throughout the decades. Music helps us celebrate and heal in good times and in bad.
There are many famous songs that have shaped the LGBTQ+ community that we identify with as our gay anthems. For example, songs such as “Somewhere over the Rainbow,” “I am what I am,” and “Same Love”. These powerful songs have defined many of our cultures’ movements from Stonewall to modern-day Prides!
New Hope Celebrates presents this music with a live outdoor concert at our annual Pride Fair this year. Our outdoor stage will be set at New St. and South Main St. at the south entrance to New Hope in the American Legion Parking lot, ushering in the Pride season!
We are proud to present yet another great year of amazing musical entertainment from local and nationally known performers.
Pride Park can be accessed in three locations.
Join us after the Pride Parade for PrideFest Live! and Pride Fair, featuring electrifying performances by superstars Vincint and Crystal Waters The day’s entertainment will also feature Jake Ortiz, Apocalypse Noir, Cara Cartney, Eva The Diva Experience, Alyssa Wray, Victoria Lace, Diva Divine Monroe, Asia Monroe, Ricky Suave, Volkie Versace, and Cyannie Lopez, and will be capped off by Miss New Hope Celebrates 2026 – Athena Chantruese!
VINCINT is an American singer and songwriter. They are best known as a finalist on the first season of the singing competition The Four. They released his debut album, There Will Be Tears on June 11, 2021.
Vincint was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their father was a gospel singer in a group called the Christ United Gospel Singers, and Vincint began singing at age 5. They were shy about singing as a child, but their father took him to audition for an all-boys choir audition when they were seven to nurture their interest. Vincint wrote their first song when they was 12. They named Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, Céline Dion, Madonna, Britney Spears, Bjork, and Regina Spektor as early inspirations.
Vincint appeared on the first season of The Four one week before the finale, where they received unanimous “yes” votes from every judge after performing “Creep” by Radiohead.
Vincint’s song, “Be Me”, was selected as the anthem of the fifth season of Queer Eye. Vincint is openly gay, and officially came out when they were 16.
Crystal Waters’ legacy was built on game-changing anthems that helped define a genre. Her debut hit “Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)” became a global phenomenon, followed by the decade-defining “100% Pure Love,” which spent 48 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, and the club classic “Destination Calabria” with Alex Gaudino, which dominated European airwaves and festival stages alike—reaching #1 on the Billboard Global Dance Chart.
These tracks weren’t just hits—they became cultural touchstones that still move dancefloors and fill playlists more than 30 years later. Her career has earned her six ASCAP Songwriter Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, and three American Music Award nominations—solidifying her standing as one of music’s true icons.
Apocalypse Noir is a the genre-defying queer band, performance collective, drag cabaret, and immersive rock experience. Described as “a gender-bending, mic-grabbing, bar-stomping fever dream” by Time Out New York. Expect a wild ride with their entire legion of talented performers as Apocalypse Noir transforms the PrideFest Live stage into a gothic fantasyland of searing vocals, over-the-top performances, and seasonal costumes.
Jake Ortiz is a multilingual singer with a vibrant stage presence and passion for music. Whose musical journey began with High School Musical at age 5, it all started with catchy songs on a dollar store mp3 player, leading him to love music. Discovering Michael Jackson amplified his passion, inspiring to dance like him and perform in talent shows. Learning piano in middle school elevated his performances, culminating in an incredible show with John Legend’s “Ordinary People.”
Returning for her second year to the PrideFest LIVE! Stage, Cara Cartney is not just an accomplished musician and incredible singer, but an entertainer extraordinaire. Her versatile and expressive voice enables her to perform any genre of music with her own unique flair. Whether she is covering a classic ballad or performing a heartfelt original, Cara infuses her songs with creativity and passion.
Cara’s talent and charisma has earned her recognition and appreciation from various media outlets and organizations. She was featured on the 98.1 FM Remarkable Women Show with Marylin Russell and headlined the VIP area at the Creative Inspiration Concert in 2018. She supports the Danny D Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps aspiring artists pursue their dreams.
Cara performs at various venues across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, such as River House at Odette’s, Naked Brewing, Shady Brook Farm, El Barrio Cantina, HopsScotch22, Under The Moon, and of course Broken Goblet Brewing, where she hosts First Friday every month.
Eva Bella Guasconi is a vocalist, dancer, actress who has been performing for over 20 years in musical theatre. She is a frequent performer onstage at Music Mountain Theatre in Lambertville, NJ having been seen recently in Pippin. Other theatrical credits include On The Town, Hello Dolly, Sweet Charity, Clue, Gypsy, West Side Story, Godspell, and Oliver. Eva also serves on the Board of Directors for MMT.
Alyssa Wray is a singer, actor, artist, and extremely clumsy romcom enthusiast from small town Kentucky, currently residing in NYC. You may have seen her in 2021 on ABC’s American Idol where she was a finalist (Top 9). Regional: Grease (Marty), A Little Night Music Music (Petra) at American Theatre Group, Rocky Horror Picture Show (Magenta) at Bucks County Playhouse, A Little Night Music (Petra) American Theater Group, Rent (Maureen) at the Palace Theatre, Murder Ballad (Narrator) at Prima Theatre, Songs for a New World (Woman 1) at the Gateway Playhouse.
Victoria Lace grew up and still lives in Brooklyn, New York but has deep roots in New Hope, Pa.
She first came to New Hope to compete for the title of “Miss Pennsylvania USofA” in 1997, under the direction of Rick Crosby. After winning the title of “Miss Pennsylvania”, Victoria went on to compete for the national title of Miss USofA.
She said her mentor Rick Crosby introduced her to so many people in New Hope, including New Hope’s Monica Rey. Victoria said Monica Rey was “the focus I used to stay polished as an entertainer.”
Victoria said that from the first time she stepped foot in New Hope it gave her a warm welcoming feeling, adding, “whatever event or benefit there was the whole town came together for support.”
Introducing to some and reacquainting with others, my name is Asia Leigh Monroe. With a almost a decade Drag Career she has taken her passion of dance and performing to the stage bringing joy, love, and acceptance to audiences across the country. She would describe their drag as an homage to old school drag and those who came before her with a new school twist. She loves pageantry, dancing, and entertaining all those that she is fortunate enough to meet.
Coming from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, she has won numerous titles including; Miss New Hope Celebrates 2025, Miss Drag Attack, Miss. Bob’s & Barbara’s, Miss Crimson Moon & Miss. Gay Diva Delaware, Miss Lyrics Lounge, Miss. Tabu, and Miss Cabaret 2024, Miss Gay Wilmington , Miss Gay Vogue America Femme etc.
Other than performing, their interests include traveling, watching Broadway shows, cooking, and spending time with their biological and drag family. Family is something of major importance to her, and she prides herself on creating a bond, a safe space, and a push for growth for all of her “children” and the community around her.
As a proud trans-woman, she strives to be an example and figurehead within the community to pave the way for the next generation after her while also educating on our queer history. Remember – You Always get a show with Asia Monroe.
Diva Divine Monroe, former Miss New Hope Celebrates and the reigning Miss Al’s Airport Inn, is thrilled to return to the NHC Pride stage this year! Known for her high-energy, electrifying performances, Diva loves connecting with audiences across the tri-state area and proudly supports her local community.
A fiery Capricorn with a flair for twirls, a razor-sharp wit, and an unapologetic love for chicken nuggets, she brings charisma and sass wherever she goes. You can catch her hosting shows at Under The Moon, Lambertville Social, Morrisville Tavern, and Al’s Airport Inn.
Whether this is your first Pride or your fiftieth, Miss New Hope 2024 welcomes you to town—and into our vibrant, fabulous family!
The Mug of the Tristate Area, Volkie Leigh Versace, is a New Jersey native who has twirled up and down the east coast for the past decade. Off of the stage Volkie pride’s herself for being a trans woman of color who continues to strive for true equality every day. Volkie’s style of drag is Pop Princess Cosplay!
She is your current hostess of the monthly show The Dollhouse at Vera in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, The Dollhouse Takeover at 254 in Philadelphia, Karaoke Wednesdays and Sundays at Bar X and the hostess of Diva’s Royale both in Atlantic City and Philadelphia. She is also the Forever Miss Tabu and former Miss PrEP Jersey Shore 2025.
From Broadway to Comedy, K pop to Ballads, Volkie offers many different genres of performance that will leave you in awe and entertained!
Cyannie Lopez aka Cyannie TheBody Lopez was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and currently living in Trenton NJ. Cyannie started her major Drag Career right in New Hope at the iconic Raven at Lipstick Mondays where she became a regular cast member of the show.
Currently, Cyannie is the reigning Miss Havana Of New Hope. Cyannie is also the first Miss New Hope Celebrates, winning the crown in 2017!
Also on the stage our Miss New Hope Celebrates 2026, Athena Chantruese!
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Copyright © 2012—2025 New Hope Celebrates Inc. is a 501c3 non profit. Your donation can be a tax deduction.