Join Us for Montclair Pride 2026!
Come Out on Saturday, June 13 and Volunteer with Montclair State University!
Posted in: Events, In The Loop, Red Hawk News
The 5th Annual Montclair Pride Festival, hosted by Out Montclair, will be held on Saturday, June 13, 12-8 p.m., Downtown Montclair on Bloomfield Avenue. The festival will feature hundreds of food and retail vendors, activities for all ages and performances throughout the day.
Montclair State University Involvement
Montclair State University has once again agreed to be a sponsor at the Lantern Level which is a contribution of $10,000 to support the event. Also for the fifth year in a row, Advocacy & Outreach-Office Student Belonging, Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies Program and the President’s Office are working together to organize the University’s participation. The University will host a tent showcasing our academics, student life and LGBTQIA+ focused services and programs at the University. Every year, the Montclair State University tent is very popular. There are thousands of visitors and they need your help!
Volunteers Wanted
They are seeking volunteers at the Montclair State University tent for the shifts below.
- 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (set up and working tent)
- 12:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Working tent and break down)
Please register by Friday, May 29!
About Out Montclair
Out Montclair is a non-profit organization that was created to raise awareness and provide support and solidarity for the LGBTQIA+ community of Montclair and surrounding areas. Their mission is building community for people who are marginalized, to create safe spaces so no one feels alone, recognizing how the LGBTQIA+ are targeted for violence and to build capacity through knowledge, resources and in-person advocacy.
In 2022, Out Montclair hosted the city of Montclair’s very first Pride Festival, drawing unprecedented support from over 18,000 community members and securing sponsorship from hundreds of local vendors, including Montclair State University. Since then, attendance has continued to grow each year. In 2025, the festival welcomed more than 30,000 participants—and we’re expecting another incredible turnout this year!