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Hoboken Pride Advisory Committee previews 2026 events, youth outreach and partnerships
Summary
The Pride Advisory Committee outlined a year of Pride programming including Trans Day of Visibility and Remembrance events, rainbow crosswalks, family-friendly activities and sustained partnerships with Hudson Pride Center and Hoboken Public Schools.
Laura of the Hoboken Pride Advisory Committee and Cecilia “Cece” Platt presented the committee’s year-round priorities and recent activities to the City Council, highlighting events meant to boost visibility and support for LGBTQ+ residents.
The presenters recounted recent programs, including a Trans Day of Visibility event at the Hoboken Public Library, a Trans Day of Remembrance vigil and a rainbow crosswalk painting that expanded to include Progress Pride colors. Laura said students from local schools created a banner used at the Memorial Day parade and emphasized partnerships with the Hudson Pride Center and the Hoboken Public Schools to build connections and provide safe spaces for youth. “We want to celebrate a new year of visibility, inclusion, and community,” Laura said.
Committee leaders described family-friendly offerings—drag bingo, community karaoke, a puppy pride parade and a Pride 5K—and cultural events such as a film night. They said volunteer committee members, about a dozen in number, meet monthly and coordinate fundraising and volunteer efforts to sustain programming. The committee also reported outreach to school leadership to identify opportunities to support LGBTQ+ students and strengthen school–community ties.
Council members thanked the presenters and applauded student involvement. The committee said planning for 2026 will include fundraising, expanded partnerships and additional programs aimed at building safety and long-term supports for Hoboken’s LGBTQ+ community.
The presentation closed with an invitation for residents to join Pride events and for businesses and schools to continue partnering with the committee.
