SOUTH ORANGE DOWNTOWN CELEBRATES PRIDE
SPECIAL EVENT
Join North Jersey Pride, South Orange Downtown, and South Orange Village for Pride Under the Stars on Friday, June 12 from 7 PM to 11 PM at Spiotta Park.
This free community celebration brings together family friendly fun, music, dancing, and Pride in the heart of downtown South Orange. Dance the night away with DJ Redline, enjoy a cash bar for guests 21+, and celebrate with friends, family, and neighbors under the summer sky.
Admission is free, with a suggested $20 donation benefiting North Jersey Pride and supporting LGBTQ+ advocacy, education, and community programs throughout New Jersey.
Pride Under the Stars welcomes all ages and offers an evening filled with music, connection, and celebration for the entire community.
Location: Spiotta Park, 20-32 Village Plaza, South Orange
Time: 7 PM to 11 PM.
North Jersey Pride, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ youth and families through inclusive programming and events across New Jersey.
LGBTQIA+ ENTREPRENEURS & COMMUNITY LEADERS
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George Constantinou
CO-OWNER OF MITI MITI & MEDUSA GREEk
George is the co-owner, along with Farid Ali of Miti Miti Latin Street Food, a Latin restaurant, with the mission to “expand the idea of what Latin culture and Latin food means to you.” and Medusa Greek. George & Farid are co-owners of Mil Gustos Hospitality Group, which runs Miti Miti Latin Street Food here in South Orange as well as Miti Miti Modern Mexican, Medusa Greek Taverna and Bogota Latin Bistro in Brooklyn plus Dirty Bird Chicken set to open in 2023.
Miti Miti Latin Street Food - 10 Sloan Street
Medusa Greek - 135 S Orange Ave
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JACK DENELSBECK & JONATHAN JARVIS
CO-OWNERS OF PET WANTS
Jack and Jonathan are co-owners of South Orange’s Pet Wants, who prides itself for its healthy pet food made with fresh, all-natural ingredients. From 2004 to 2013, Jack worked for ACRIA, which offers research programs to study those who are prone to HIV, and provides healthcare education to HIV-positive individuals and their caregivers.
Jonathan previously worked for Coach and St. John Knits managing in visual merchandising. His skills in visual merchandising and retail operations show through the window displays at Pet Wants.
63 South Orange Avenue
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RANDY RABNEY & FRAN LICHTMAN
THE LICHTMAN RABNEY GROUP OF PROMINENT PROPERTIES SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
When you choose to work with us, you have a trusted partner by your side every step of the way. With over 20 years of experience, we’ve represented buyers, sellers, and investors throughout South Orange, Maplewood, West Orange, Seven Oaks, and nearby communities.
Drawing on our backgrounds as an attorney in NYC and an SVP of international sales, we bring strong marketing, negotiation, and advocacy skills to achieve the best possible results for you. Above all, your satisfaction comes first—always.
Show Your Support
South Orange Downtown Pride Entrepreneur Locations
Celebrate Pride Month with South Orange Downtown by supporting businesses owned by LGBTQ+ individuals throughout the district this month and all year long.
SOMA PRIDE CELEBRATIOns
In addition to our own Pride celebration, we encourage you to explore the many other amazing events happening throughout the South Orange–Maplewood (SOMA) area. Join the community in celebrating love, inclusion, and equality all month long!