LOVE IS LOVE FOR EVERYONE!

We're thrilled to welcome back Honey Marie! An amazing performer, she dazzles the crowd with her showmanship, acrobatics, and style. 

Mahwah's own Broadway celebrity! Michael has enjoyed tremendous success as a true ‘song and dance’ man.  He has appeared in eight Broadway shows and on the NYC cabaret stage with his one man show “Unfinished.” 

 We're excited to welcome the gifted Willie Wilson to our Pride stage.   On his 25th anniversary doing musical theatre, 2023 FOXY-winner and TONY-nominated Willie Wilson celebrates the thousands of NJ/NY kids who have performed on his stage. Willie's secret sauce is not the increase in talent he pulls out of each child. It is not the confidence and self-esteem he instills in his kids. It is not the lifelong friendships he navigates for many kids, some who never had a friend before. Willie's mission "to lead with love and kindness" is in everything he does. He creates a safe and brave space for theatre kids, who might be quirky, just like him. You will never find a kinder, more generous, or more playful human than Willie Wilson. 

An accomplished guitarist, Jack performs original and cover songs that keep the crowd truly entertained. Look for him in venues throughout the area.

 Mixing our devotion to vocal excellence with our irrepressible sense of fun, the members of No Strings a cappella seek to captivate our audience with our infectious enthusiasm for a cappella singing in all its variety. 

Just a joyous spray of voices to celebrate Pride! Gorgeous harmonies and spirited tunes are the hallmark of this great group of singers. We're thrilled to welcome them to our Pride stage!

Cate is a very talented singer who attends Mahwah High School.

She has been performing in school musicals and talent shows for the past 8 years. Cate has been cast in Shrek Junior as Fiona, The Lion King Junior as Sarabi and Little Mermaid. 

Gayle Graizzaro’s passion has always been music. While the rock star life wasn’t to be, she’s found her niche making music remotely with some incredibly talented co-conspirators and singing with the New Jersey Choral Society. Her 2018 album, Beacons to Guide Me Home, is available via Bandcamp and all streaming services.

Our dapper DJ Don McNeill always keeps a party hopping with his entertaining ways. His skills with the tunes are only superseded by his kindness and enthusiasm.

Cutie Sweetie Honey Baby is a Bergen-county based drag thing, artist, and queer activist who loves all things sweet and colorful! Cutie does it all from nightlife to kids entertainment, bringing fun and play to people of all ages.  

 Bob Sorbanelli is the Co-Chair of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt New Jersey Chapter. He has been volunteering with them since 1997. Bob’s work on behalf of those living with and affected by HIV and AIDS is a compassionate passion. He is sincerely thankful to Mahwah Pride for their generous support to the HIV and AIDS community. 

Rabbi Ilana Schwartzman is the spiritual leader of Mahwah's Beth Haverim Shir Shalom.  Rabbi Ilana views the contemporary synagogue as a home for prayer, spirituality, social action, study, leadership and engagement and is devoted to these pursuits in her rabbinate. In addition to a love for Judaism and Jewish texts, she has a great love for people and their stories. Her joy lies in the interplay between intellectual Judaism and personal relationships. She also believes that music is a powerful vehicle through which we can connect to each other and God. 

 Tobi Franco is a very talented, 2024 graduate of Mahwah High School. They will be attending Hofstra University in the Fall.

  Jeffrey Gonzalez represents the Department of Children and Families in Bergen County as the Resource Family Recruiter.  He is actively recruiting foster families who want to make a difference and give back to their community. Bergen County's DCF is committed to recruiting and building a welcoming group of foster families to provide foster care to LGBTQ+ youth in need. 

 Jim Wysocki is the Mayor of Mahwah. He considers Mahwah a very special place to live and is proud to call it home. As a township, we strive to maintain our fundamental Mahwah values while staying open-minded to modern ideas and welcoming new residents and businesses. Jim is happy to welcome everyone to Celebrate Pride in Mahwah! 

 Proudly serving Mahwah and surrounding neighbors since 1985, Mahwah Pizza Master will be serving up delicious hot pizza slices for your Celebration enjoyment. Stop by and grab a slice! 

 A relatively new addition to the Mahwah restaurant scene, we are a small locally operated gourmet Italian ice shop. The Ice Factory offers delicious Italian ices in an extraordinary range of sophisticated flavors like holy cannoli, lemon, pistachio, and banana chip. A great alternative to folks avoiding dairy! Grab a cup and let the cool wash over you!