Come CELEBRATE that UNITED WE STAND!
Listen to inspiring speakers!
Enjoy great entertainment!
Learn stuff from our sponsors!
Have fun at the family area!
Check out our NEW vendor area!
Most important, SHOW YOUR PRIDE!
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The 5th Mahwah Pride Celebration will be bigger and better. Come celebrate with the Mahwah LGBTQ+ Community who live, work and attend school here!
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Commodore Perry Fields
70 E Ramapo Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(Rain location at Ramapo College)
Jenny Henny is Philadelphia’s pop princess who is known for being as “Sweet as Henny.” She has dazzled the drag scene for over 8 years with glamor and theatrical performances. She is most known for her celebrity illusion performances, including her biggest one Taylor Swift.
Brianna Musco is a pop singer best known for her hit singles “Why Don’t You Want Me” and “Paradise”. She has gained the trust of over 54k TikTok fans by posting her electric live performances and fun LGBTQ+ memes. Brianna has toured throughout the US and UK, opening for artists such as Carlie Hansen and Sophie Powers as well as her own UK headline tour performing at main stage festivals such as Englands, Nibley Music Festival. She draws influence from incredible queer artists such as Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, and Fletcher and is one artist to keep an eye on for 2025!
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!
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.”
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.
We're excited to welcome Adam to our Pride stage. An accomplished guitarist and singer, he focuses his talents on sharing his love of music, teaching guitar and helping people as a board certified music therapist. Adam performs in various settings and plays most styles of music, including jazz, blues, rock, folk, and classical.
Since 2019, Lauren Albrecht has served as Garden State Equality’s Policy Consultant before transitioning to the role of Director of Advocacy & Organizing in 2023. Her tenure at Garden State Equality has resulted in significant policy and budgetary wins to benefit LGBTQ rights and organizations in New Jersey; as well as large-scale coalition building, grassroots organizing, and effective direct advocacy.
Lauren holds a B.A. in English and Art History and serves in a leadership capacity for several local and statewide political organizations. Lauren is also the Owner of TAPinto Neptune. A lifelong resident of New Jersey, Lauren resides in Wall Township with her family and her dog Shelby.
Eddi Raymond (she/her) is an activist for civil rights and equitable systems. As a woman of transgender identity, she has encountered firsthand how identity affects the human experience. This has led her to take on positions in multiple advocacy groups, including as founder and Co-President of the Bergen County GSA program and the Director of the New Jersey GSA Coalition for the Campaign for Gender Inclusivity. She has organized various events and is active in the arts, but she is most known for her radical commentary and for holding stakeholders accountable.
A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Pastor Mary has happily made New Jersey her home for over ten years. After 23 years of selling children’s books, Mary followed the Lord’s call into ordained ministry, and that call brought her to the Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Then, in September of 2022, she accepted the call to become the Pastor of the Ramapo Reformed Church in Mahwah, New Jersey. She is passionate about preaching the Grace! of God.
Pastor Mary has been married to Jim for 38 years. They have three amazing children, two lovely in-laws, and three beautiful grandchildren. And they have Roxie – one of the sweetest, calmest dogs you could ever hope to meet.
Pastor Mary enjoys all kinds of music, doing crossword puzzles, and reading for fun. She enjoys talking with people and will go out to eat whenever possible!
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!
Valley Health System is proud to announce its designation as an “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC).
“Valley is here to provide members of the LGBTQ+ community the comprehensive healthcare they need in a safe and affirming space provided by allied health professionals,” said Dr. Ralph Bernardo, Medical Director. Our new Center for LGBTQ+ Care opened in March of 2024 in Paramus and offers primary care services in addition to HIV prevention services and treatment; transgender care, including gender-affirming hormone therapy; gynecologic services; sexual health services; referrals to fertility services; and more.
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is proud to be recognized as 1st in NJ and 2nd in the country for Social Responsibility. We are committed to being great neighbors and the source for great healthcare options.
Rockland Electric is accelerating the move toward electric vehicles. Discover incentives to install and operate EV chargers, and earn rewards for charging smart in our service area.
We pride ourselves in creating a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community. We believe in equality and spreading love through our craft.
At Cereus Financial Advisors, we are your partner to advise you on savings, investments, retirement planning, and education planning. Living your best life includes financial success and that’s where we can help.
Our children are our future. Learn more about adoption and foster care. Every child deserves love and laughter. We pride ourselves in creating a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community. We believe in equality and spreading love through our craft. Join our village.
Bach to Rock is a modern music school for future stars! Learn from pro musicians in one-on-one lessons, jam with other students in ensemble programs, and rock the stage at live events!
The mission of the BCLA is to provide a safe space, a resource hub and programs that empower and support the LGBTQ+ community living in and visiting Bergen County region.
Garden State Equality lifts up the diverse voices of LGBTQ+ communities through education and advocacy to advance the movement for equality in New Jersey and nationally. We work tirelessly to ensure the communities we serve experience lived equality.
Free Mom Hugs is a group of Moms, friends, and allies who support the LGBTQ community. This is our New Jersey chapter. We welcome new members.
Since 1985, Buddies of NJ has been helping those suffering from AIDS and HIV. They will offer a blood testing van at the event for all who wish a confidential test.
Begun in 1985, the AIDS Memorial Quilt now has more than 50,000 panels. Each panel represents a loved one lost to the AIDS epidemic and fondly remembered by the people they left behind. The NJ Chapter will bring a sampling for us to view.
Family Support Organization of Bergen County is a family-centered, family-driven nonprofit organization that provides peer support, education and advocacy for parents of children who have emotional, behavioral, mental health, substance use, intellectual and developmental challenges.
Our goal is to empower parents and caregivers to take control of their lives by building on their strengths and supporting them as needed.
We are proud to be Stigma Free!
Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey (PPAFNJ) is a nonpartisan, independent, 501(c)(4) non-profit social welfare organization, and the advocacy arm of the Planned Parenthood affiliates in NJ. We advocate for access to essential health care through education, activism, voter engagement, grassroots organizing, and legislative advocacy.
All Mahwah High School students, LGBTQ+ and straight allies, are welcome in the Genders and Sexualities Alliance. Past, present, and future MHS students should stop by our table to say hello. MHS GSA is happy to be a part of Mahwah Pride!
Gun violence is the number one cause of death in children in the U.S. 60% of all deaths by firearms are suicide. There are practical ways to prevent gun violence: safe storage of weapons, universal background checks, ban on assault weapons, and common sense public safety laws.
The Bergen County STIGMA-FREE Initiative is a county-wide program which aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. We are dedicated to raising awareness of the disease of mental illness and create a culture wherein residents who have the disease feel supported by their community and neighbors and feel free to seek treatment for the disease without fear of stigma.
If you will be 18 years of age by November 4, 2025, you can Register to Vote! If you'd prefer to vote from the convenience of your home, you can Request a Vote by Mail ballot!
The League is a political grassroots network and membership organization that believes the freedom to vote is a nonpartisan issue. For more than a century, we’ve worked to empower voters and defend democracy. As a women-led organization, we encourage everyone to take part in our democracy.
A Reform Jewish congregation in Mahwah, BHSS is a welcoming community valuing diversity. They are focused on sharing, learning, giving and enjoying.
The Ramapo Reformed Church is a Christian Congregation anchored in the past through the eternal love of God, sharing Christ's message with today's community through worship and service, and looking to the future as we grow in faith and knowledge through the presence of the Holy Spirit.