Princeton Community Pride Picnic to Kick Off Pride Month with Festive Celebrations

The fourth annual Princeton Community Pride Picnic is set to take place on Friday, May 31, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Hinds Plaza, 65 Witherspoon Street, located outside the Princeton Public Library.

This event marks the beginning of Pride Month in Princeton and is designed to be a joyful, welcoming, and safe space for attendees of all ages. In the event of rain, the picnic will be moved inside the library.

Mimi Omiecinski, owner of Princeton Tour Company and a Gold Sponsor for the event, expressed her enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to support the Princeton Community Pride Picnic. We love how our library brings the town together, giving visibility to and celebrating our LGBTQIA+ neighbors. This event embodies the spirit of diversity and inclusion, and we are honored to be part of the celebration.”

The family-friendly event promises a variety of entertainment and activities. Highlights include performances by the Princeton School of Rock and Drag Performers, music with DJ Dana K of WPRB 103.3 FM, art-making, interactive art projects, a Makers and Zine Alley, games, giveaways, and more. Following the picnic, the Arts Council of Princeton will host a Pride Dance Party starting at 7:30 p.m.

Distinguished guests, including Princeton Mayor Mark Freda and other local dignitaries, will attend to mark the occasion. Over a dozen nonprofit organizations from the area will have informational tables set up, offering attendees the chance to learn about their initiatives and engage with the local community.
PS. New Jersey Isn’t Boring will be there as a vendor

The Princeton Community Pride Picnic committee, led by Janie Hermann of Princeton Public Library, collaborates with various organizations, including McCarter Theatre Center, the Municipality of Princeton, HiTOPS, and dedicated community volunteers to organize this special event.

For further details about the event, including a comprehensive list of participating groups and information on hosting a table, please visit their Website, Facebook Event, and Instagram.

Schedule for Friday, May 31, 2024:

Pride Month Flag Raising Ceremony: Noon – 1 p.m. at Monument Hall, 1 Monument Dr.
Princeton Community Pride Picnic: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Hinds Plaza, 65 Witherspoon St.
Pride Dance Party at the Arts Council of Princeton: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at 102 Witherspoon St.

About Princeton Public Library:

Princeton Public Library, recognized by The New York Times as “a model modern library,” is a vital institution at the heart of civic life in Princeton, NJ. The library has received the highest possible award, Five Stars, in Library Journal magazine’s annual national ranking of public libraries for six consecutive years, with a top ranking in its budget category in 2021. Located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton Public Library offers a wide range of services and events for the community.