OUT MONTCLAIR ANNOUNCES HEADLINE PERFORMERS, PRESENTING SPONSOR AND FAMILY STAGE SPONSOR FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL MONTCLAIR PRIDE: 

SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH, IN DOWNTOWN MONTCLAIR

U.K. SINGER-SONGWRITER DECLAN MCKENNA HEADLINES THE MONTCLAIR PRIDE CONCERT AT THE WELLMONT THEATER;  COMEDIAN, ACTIVIST AND NEW JERSEY NATIVE JUDY GOLD RETURNS AS EMCEE OF MONTCLAIR PRIDE

AUDI OF AMERICA ANNOUNCED AS PRESENTING SPONSOR AND THE BRAVITAS GROUP AS SPONSOR OF THE BRAVITAS FAMILY STAGE AT MONTCLAIR PRIDE 2023

(Tuesday, April 24, 2023 – Montclair, NJ) Out Montclair, a nonprofit organization created to raise awareness and provide support and solidarity for the LGBTQIA+ community of Montclair, announces its first headline performers and sponsors for Montclair Pride, celebrated with a week of events leading to a daylong festival on Saturday, June 10th, in downtown Montclair. [PHOTOS BELOW]

U.K. singer-songwriter Declan McKenna will headline the Montclair Pride Concert at the Wellmont Theater on Sunday, June 4th, part of his worldwide tour “The Big Return.” Tickets for the Montclair Pride Concert at the Wellmont are on sale now and available here. The Oracle Sisters are supporting artists.

Comedian, writer, producer, activist and New Jersey native Judy Gold returns as emcee of the Montclair Pride main stage. 

Audi of America will be presenting sponsor of Montclair Pride. The Audi rings, in progress pride colors, were a popular centerpiece and photo focal point for attendees at the inaugural Montclair Pride last year.

Out Montclair is also reprising its inventive kids and family Pride programming, announcing The Bravitas Family Stage at Montclair Pride, sponsored by The Bravitas Group. The stage will feature entertainment for all ages, including music, stories, and dance while elevating local LGBTQIA+ talent and performances expressing the theme of Montclair Pride: “Be You. Be Heard.”

“We are just weeks away from one of our community’s marquee annual events and one of Montclair’s best days: Montclair Pride. We welcome our entire community of artists, performers, sponsors, vendors, businesses and institutions to celebrate LGBTQIA+ people, families and our allies in Downtown Montclair, in a showcase of the best our community has to offer and in solidarity with this marginalized community,” said Out Montclair Executive Director Peter Yacobellis. 

“More than 14,000 visitors in a kaleidoscope of beautiful diversity came out for the inaugural Montclair Pride last year. As queer and transgender communities are increasingly under legislative and rhetorical attacks nationwide, it’s more important than ever to show up and speak out for acceptance and appreciation of all in the LGBTQIA+ community and our allies. Montclair sets the standard for diversity, excellence, and unity, especially in this outstanding week of events and daylong celebration. We can’t wait to see you there!” Yacobellis added.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses, organizations, and individuals to celebrate and elevate the LGBTQIA+ community at Montclair Pride 2023. Check out demographic, household income and other data in the 2023 sponsorship prospectus here. Attendees can Save the Date, June 10, 2023, and add to their calendars by clicking here, and donate, volunteer and subscribe to learn more about Montclair Pride.

About Audi of America:

At Audi of America, we believe the future is electric. By 2025, our U.S. model lineup will be at least 30 percent electrified, including fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Globally, we are committed to net CO₂ neutrality by 2050. In 2022, Audi sold 186,875 vehicles in the U.S., sold more fully electric models than ever before, and achieved a record-breaking year in after sales. Learn more about who we are and how we’re working to create a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive future at audiusa.com or media.audiusa.com

About Out Montclair

Out Montclair is a nonprofit organization created to raise awareness and provide support and solidarity for the LGBTQIA+ community of Montclair. We offer educational and charitable activities and events to promote inclusivity and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, non-binary and gender-fluid youth and adults. Additionally, we are a safe space where our community and our allies can come together and celebrate who we are.