2025 Great Pride Festival at Atlantic City's O'Donell Park

Atlantic City proudly celebrated Pride Month 2025 with the Great Pride Festival, a high-energy, heart-centered event that took over O’Donnell Park where the festival brought together residents, allies, and visitors for a day filled with love, identity, and inclusion.

Organized in partnership between the city’s LGBTQ+ Affairs and Multicultural Services Offices, Byrdcage, and the iconic Miss’d America Pageant, the event served as a bold reminder of Atlantic City’s commitment to diversity and acceptance.

Attendees enjoyed an all-day lineup of live performances, family-friendly activities, and a diverse selection of food vendors, along with community resources supporting LGBTQ+ wellness and visibility. From energetic stage acts to quiet moments of solidarity, the festival offered space for all identities to be seen and celebrated.

The atmosphere at O’Donnell Park was electric, with colored with rainbow flags, laughter, and the sounds of unity. It wasn’t just an event; it was a living, breathing expression of Atlantic City’s growing legacy as a place where everyone belongs.

Sponsors played a key role in making the Great Pride Festival possible, supporting everything from entertainment to community outreach. Their backing helped ensure the event was free and accessible to all, reflecting a shared vision for equity and inclusion in the city.

With heartfelt speeches, vibrant performances, and moments of reflection, the 2025 Great Pride Festival was more than a party—it was a declaration of love, pride, and progress.

Atlantic City’s Pride celebration proved once again that when a city comes together in support of every voice and every story, it becomes a stronger, more beautiful place for all.