The patrons were joined by men, women, and drag queens from all over the city, shouting “gay power” as the police did their best to disperse the crowd.Īfter that night, other demonstrations popped up throughout the city. On June 28, 1969, a group of patrons at the Greenwich Village bar took a stand against police harassment and intimidation. The concept of Pride started as an act of revolt and defiance in 1970, following the Stonewall Riots in New York City. A birds-eye view in Asbury Park of the NJ LGBTI Pride festival grounds. The celebration is just one of many celebrations of gay pride taking place throughout the month of June and beyond. This June marks the 26th year of the celebration, which takes place across the street from Asbury’s historic Convention Hall.
Asbury Park Jersey LGBTI Pride Parade in 2015 photo by Steve DovidioĪsbury Park has long been synonymous with New Jersey’s largest yearly LGBT celebration.
