New Hope‑Lambertville and Northampton kick off Pride Season 2026

Pride parade New Hope Lambertville Northampton 2026 Pride season

New Hope, Pennsylvania and Lambertville, New Jersey began a nine‑day Pride celebration on May 9, featuring the region’s only two‑state Pride parade, which crosses the bridge from Lambertville into New Hope. The event, themed “Pride IN FULL COLOR,” includes a parade, PrideFest Live! headlined by dance‑music legend Crystal Waters and queer artist Vincint, and a series of parties, fairs and performances running through May 16.

A week earlier, Northampton, Massachusetts held its fourth annual Hampshire Pride Parade on May 2, marching down Main Street and ending at a festival with roughly 130 vendors, live music, drag shows and community rallies. Both towns highlighted local LGBTQ+ pride with vibrant crowds and a range of cultural programming.

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