(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The fourth annual Princeton Community Pride Picnic will take place on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at Hinds Plaza (65 Witherspoon Street) located outside the Princeton Public Library. This kickoff to Pride Month in Princeton is for all ages, and will create a joyful, welcoming, safe space for everyone who attends. In the event of rain, the picnic will move inside the library.

“We are thrilled to support the Princeton Community Pride Picnic. We love how our library brings the town together, giving visibility to and celebrating our LGBTQIA+ neighbors,” said Mimi Omiecinski, owner of Princeton Tour Company and Gold Sponsor for the event. “This event embodies the spirit of diversity and inclusion, and we are honored to be part of the celebration.”

The family-friendly event promises something for everyone, with an array of entertainment and activities. Highlights include performances by the Princeton School of Rock, and Drag Performers, music with DJ Dana K of WPRB 103.3 FM, art-making, interactive art projects, a Makers and Zine Alley, games, giveaways, and more.  The festivities will continue after the picnic at the Pride Dance Party, hosted by the Arts Council of Princeton, starting at 7:30pm.

Distinguished guests, such as Princeton Mayor Mark Freda and other local dignitaries, will be present to mark the occasion. More than a dozen nonprofit organizations from the area will have informational tables set up, offering attendees the opportunity to learn about their initiatives and engage with the local community.

The Princeton Community Pride Picnic committee, led by Janie Hermann of Princeton Public Library, collaborates with various organizations, including McCarter Theatre Center, the Municipality of Princeton, HiTOPS, and dedicated community volunteers to organize this special event.

For further details about the event, including a comprehensive list of participating groups, and information on hosting a table at the event, please visit princetonlibrary.org/pridepicnic

Schedule for Friday, May 31, 2024

Noon to 1:00pm Pride Month-Flag Raising Ceremony, Monument Hall, 1 Monument Dr.,

4:30pm to 7:30pm Princeton Community Pride Picnic, Hinds Plaza, 65 Witherspoon St.

7:30pm to 9:30pm Pride Dance Party at the Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St.

Princeton Public Library, recognized by The New York Times as "a model modern library," is a vital institution at the heart of civic life in Princeton, NJ. The library has received the highest possible award, Five Stars, in Library Journal magazine's annual national ranking of public libraries for six consecutive years, with a top ranking in its budget category in 2021. Located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton Public Library offers a wide range of services and events for the community.