The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents and visitors to join in the celebration of Pride Month 2022, with community activities scheduled all throughout the month of June.
“This year our Pride Month calendar includes a mix of activities from just plain fun to cultural enrichment, education, networking and awareness-raising,” said Chair Rebecca Williams. “We hope everyone can join with us in celebrating our LGBTQ community and renewing our commitment to equal rights and equal justice.”
“We are proud to celebrate our Union County community as one that honors diversity, equality, and respect for the dignity of every person, during Pride Month and throughout the year,” said Commissioner Alexander Mirabella, who is the Board’s liaison to the Office of LGBTQ Affairs.
Sponsored by the Union County Board of County Commissioners and organized through the Office of LGBTQ Affairs, this month-long series of events includes:
Union County Pride Flag Raising
Wednesday, June 1st at 1PM – 2PM
Union County Courthouse (2 Broad St, Elizabeth)
Live streamed on the County Facebook
LGBTQ: Say It Gallery Exhibit
Friday, June 3rd from 6PM – 10PM opening night
Atelier Rosal, 74 East Cherry Street, Rahway
Presented in partnership with the City of Rahway
SAGE Table Community Lunch
An intergenerational lunch to share stories and connect our community
Sunday, June 12th from Noon – 3PM
Plainfield Performing Arts Center, 724 Park Ave, Plainfield
Presented in partnership with the City of Plainfield and SAGE
Registration Required: Register Online
LGBTQ+ Trivia Night
Thursday, June 16th from 6PM – 9PM
Please note the change of date
The Tavern at Ash Brook, 1210 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains
Registration Required: Register Online
Union County Pride in the Park, Plainfield – GRAND OPENING OF NEW INCLUSIVE PARK SPACE
Saturday, June 18th from 12PM – 4PM
Tëmike Park in Cedar Brook Park (Plainfield)
Queer Empowerment Hour: We Say Gay, the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ state laws and patchwork legal protections across the country
Monday, June 20th at 7PM
Virtual discussion
Registration Required: Register Online
LGBTQ+ Professionals Mixer
Date changed to Thursday, July 28th 6pm to 9pm
The Watt, 1403 Irving Street, Rahway
Presented in partnership with the Rahway SID
Registration Required: Register Online
Love is Love Celebrating National Coming Out Day Youth Dance (Ages 13+)
Date changed to Friday, October 7th 24 6PM – 8PM
Warinanco Sports Center, Roselle/Elizabeth
Registration Required (student ID required at check in)
NOTICE: all participating students will need to be dropped off and picked up by legal guardian, with consent form.
Registration Required: Register Online
Head Over Heels the musical
Thursday, June 30th at 7PM
Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St, Rahway
General Admission – Free Tickets Available by reservation: Call the Box Office at 732-499-8226 or visit ucpac.org to reserve.
Presented in partnership with the City of Rahway and Rahway Social Justice Commission
Union County’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs was established in 2018 under the Department of Economic Development. It is the first county government office of its kind in the State of New Jersey. It offers a platform for leadership and collaboration to support equality, and serves as a catalyst for advocacy, awareness and action on current and emerging issues that impact the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals.
For Pride Month schedule updates and more information about the Office of LGBTQ Affairs, visit ucnj.org/LGBTQ.