Looking for the loudest, proudest, most joy-fueled game night in New Jersey? The Newark LGBTQ Pride Festival is serving a high-energy dose of nostalgia, competition, and queer community vibes at this year’s Pride Game Night — and it’s everything.

Whether you're a Connect Four champion, Uno trash talker, or just here for the snacks and side-eyes, Pride Game Night in Newark is the ultimate warm-up to the weekend's festivities.

🏳️‍🌈 What to Expect at Newark Pride Game Night

🎉 Classic board games, trivia, and card table chaos 🎤 Loud music, laughter, and maybe a little karaoke 💖 A safe, affirming, and high-vibe space for all LGBTQ+ identities and allies 🏆 Prizes, pride swag, and the pettiest game rivalries you’ve ever seen 🌈 Local vendors, snacks, and more ways to connect before the main Pride Festival events

Newark Pride Week is packed with powerful moments but this event brings the community together in a way that’s pure joy. It’s laughter-as-protest. Celebration-as-resistance. And the perfect kickoff to one of New Jersey’s most iconic Pride festivals.

Come solo, bring your chosen family, or pull up with your game face on. You’re safe here. You’re seen here. And if you win at Spades? You’re probably a legend already.