Bayonne Heritage of Pride Festival Set for Saturday, September 19

The Bayonne Heritage Association announced that the second annual Heritage of Pride Festival will take place on the lower level of DiDomenico-16th Street Park on Saturday, September 19, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.  The event will include entertainment on both the main stage and at the amphitheater.   All-day music will be provided by DJ Paul Mendoza.

Main Stage: The opening ceremony will take place from 12:00 noon to 12:15 p.m. The ceremony will feature Harmonica Sunbeam along with local dignitaries.

From 12:45 to 1:05 p.m., Clover, a drag queen, will perform.

From 1:05 to 2:05 p.m., Sydney Millevoi, a semi-finalist from The Voice, will sing.

From 2:05 to 2:35 p.m., there will be a pet contest, Paws for Pride.

From 2:35 to 3:00 p.m., Nanistorm, a drag queen, will take the stage.

From 3:15 to 4:00 p.m., Tony and the KiKi, a glam rock band, will entertain.

From 4:00 to 4:20 p.m., The Artists Avenue of Bayonne will do a show.

From 4:30 to 5:00 p.m., the stage will feature Zumba with Jeanette Roman.

From 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Mas Trauma, a Latin Alt rock band, will perform.

The day on the main stage will conclude with the DJ Paul Mendoza Dance Party.

Amphitheater: There will be free face painting from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.  An extreme ballon artist will be at the amphitheater from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Kids Only Karaoke will take place at the amphitheater from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.  Finally, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., the amphitheater will feature Karaoke for Everyone.

Exact start times at both the main stage and the amphitheater may vary.  Visit the Bayonne Heritage Association booth near the amphitheater if you have any questions. 

In addition to the entertainment, the festival will include local vendors, great food, and a margarita and sangria garden, thanks to El Aguila Dorada. 

The Bayonne Heritage Association, a non-profit organization, sponsors festivals, parades, and other community events.