June 1 marked the start of Pride Month, a time for the LGBTQIA community and its allies to celebrate their identities and reflect on their history.
While major city events and parades in New York and Philadelphia may be on your calendar, don’t forget to check out what’s happening in your local community this month.
Pride Month Events in South Jersey:
“Drag is Not a Crime” in Hammonton, June 4 to September 29
This free exhibition at the Noyes Museum of Art in the Stockton University Galleries in Kramer Hall highlights drag culture in the South Jersey region.
The artwork will feature fashion designs, photography, performance pieces and more to explore the history of drag and the common beliefs and misconceptions surrounding it. Other parts of the exhibition also focus on the history and representation of LGBTQIA+ in Hammonton.
Address: 30 Front St., Hammonton, NJ 08037
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Flag raising in Moorestown, June 5
Moorestown Pride and other organizations will raise a flag at the city library on June 5 at 5 p.m.
Address: 111 W 2nd St., Moorestown, NJ.
Haddon Township Pride, June 6 and 7
This year, Haddon Township will host its fourth annual Pride Parade (and afterparty!) on Thursday, June 6 from 6 to 10 p.m.
The parade starts at the corner of Crystal Lake and Haddon Avenue and ends with an after-party in Haddon Square with music, dancing, food and drinks.
But the party doesn’t stop there.
The following evening, Haddon Square will play host to a Haddon Township Pride + Progress Community Night from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The evening will consist of educational resources, Pride Quizzo, performances and drag queen lip sync battles.
Both events can be found and answered on Facebook.
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Pride Shabbat in Voorhees, June 7
Congregation Beth El Voorhees invites the community to participate in a Pride Month Kabbalat Shabbat service at 5:30 PM on Friday, June 7.
The event will include “snacks and schmooze” and musical Kabbalat Shabbat services to follow, sponsored by Kavod (Respect): LGBTQI+ Friends, Families & Allies.
Address: 8000 Main St., Voorhees, NJ 08043.
Pride party in Atco, June 8
The Waterford Township Public Library is participating in Pride Month with a celebration on June 8 at 11 a.m
Activities include button making, gimp, coloring pages, friendship bracelets and an iced coffee bar. This event is open to all ages and registration is not required.
Address: 386 White Horse Pike, Atco, NJ 08004.
Pride in Pitman, June 8
Join Pitman’s PRIDE Alliance from 8am to 3pm for a day of pride.
Take part in live music, food, drag queen story time, a costume contest and fun run and much more during this fourth annual event.
Address: 30 N Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08051
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Second Saturday Pride in Collingswood, June 8
Celebrate Pride on the second Saturday in Collingswood this month.
Join the Collingswood Pride Committee for food, non-alcoholic beverages, vendors and healthcare resources.
Address: Irvin Avenue, Collingswood, NJ
Pride Day in Mount Holly, June 15
Pride Day will take place at Mount Holly’s Historic Mill Race Village from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Female tribute artist Carl Max will headline the event as shoppers are invited to stroll through the craft and antique village.
Address: White and Charles Streets, Mount Holly, NJ.
Know of a pride event we missed? Let us know.
Kaitlyn McCormick writes about trending issues and community news in South Jersey for the Courier-Post, The Daily Journal and the Burlington County Times. If you have a story you want her to tell, email her at kmccormick@gannett.com. And subscribe to stay up to date with the news you need.
This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Check out these South Jersey Pride Month events
