A drag brunch at Seaside Social House will close out a three-day Pride Weekend celebration that brought events to Toms River and Seaside Heights.
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Pride Weekend festivities in Ocean County will conclude Sunday with a drag brunch at Seaside Social House, wrapping up a weekend of events hosted by Toms River Pride, Seaside Pride and the Toms River Artist Community.
The event, billed as “Pork Roll Egg & Queens,” is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. and will feature performances by Lexi Pro, Jolina Jasmine and Lady Celestina, along with music from DJ Pat Sway.
Organizers describe the brunch as the final event of the annual Pride Weekend celebration, which included gatherings in both Toms River and Seaside Heights.
Weekend began with Seaside Heights kickoff
The celebration kicked off Friday evening with a Pride Weekend party at Jimbo’s Bar & Grill in Seaside Heights.
The event featured a DJ, karaoke and drink specials as attendees gathered to launch the weekend’s activities.
Organizers promoted the gathering as an opportunity for community members and visitors to celebrate Pride Month while supporting local businesses and organizations.
Downtown festival held Saturday
The centerpiece of the weekend took place Saturday during the Toms River Pride Festival in downtown Toms River.
The festival ran from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and featured vendors, community organizations, entertainment and activities throughout the downtown area.
Toms River Pride and Seaside Pride have continued to expand Pride-related programming in Ocean County in recent years, drawing attendees from across the Jersey Shore region. The event was not sponsored or endorsed by any government entities.
Brunch closes out celebrations
Sunday’s drag brunch is expected to serve as the final official event of the weekend.
The performance lineup includes Lexi Pro, Jolina Jasmine and Lady Celestina, while DJ Pat Sway will provide music throughout the event.
Tickets were made available through Eventbrite, and organizers said the event is open to the public.
“This is the final event of Pride Weekend,” organizers said in promotional materials announcing the brunch.
The three-day celebration was hosted by Toms River Pride, Seaside Pride and the Toms River Artist Community.
Key Points
• Pride Weekend in Ocean County ran from June 12 through June 14 with events in Toms River and Seaside Heights.
• Sunday’s “Pork Roll Egg & Queens” drag brunch at Seaside Social House serves as the weekend’s closing event.
• Performers include Lexi Pro, Jolina Jasmine, Lady Celestina and DJ Pat Sway.