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✨🏳️‍🌈Founded in 2019 ~creating a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community of Nutley. 🌈
Executive Director- Angelica Midolo
Community Engagement- Paul Blank

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🏳️‍🌈✨ We are back, we are proud, and our colors are shining brighter than ever! Today marks our second year raising the Pride flag with Grace Episcopal Church in Nutley, declaring loud and clear that our vibrant, resilient queer community is woven into the very fabric of this town.

Our visibility is our power. Watching this flag wave high for a second consecutive year is a beautiful, defiant victory for joy, authenticity, and love. It honors where we’ve been and shines a brilliant light on where we are going.

Standing shoulder-to-shoulder once again with @graceepiscopalnutley is an absolute honor. Thank you for your fierce, enduring allyship and for proving that your open doors and big hearts are a permanent sanctuary for our community. 🌈🏳️‍🌈✨🤍 taken in Grace Episcopal Church in Nutley by @nutleypride

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4 months ago

Help Nutley Pride Build a Lasting Legacy:
The Yanticaw Park Pride Bench
Shedding a light on our incredible LGBTQ+ community and allies in Nutley has been an absolute honor. Watching Nutley Pride grow—fueled by the endless support of our neighbors—has been nothing short of heartwarming.

Nutley Pride is rooted in community and in creating safe, welcoming spaces where everyone can freely be who they are and celebrate who they love. For years, we have dreamed of establishing a permanent space in town for our community—a place of peace, whether you need a quiet moment to reflect, a warm conversation with a favorite person, or a quiet spot to remember a loved one.

Now, we are asking for your help to turn that dream into a reality. We are fundraising to donate a permanent park bench in Yanticaw Park—a lasting gift to our town from the past, present, and future LGBTQ+ community.

This bench will stand as a beacon of safety, belonging, and visibility. It carries a simple, clear message: we are here, and we aren't going anywhere.

Our community has shown up time and time again to build a brighter, more inclusive town—brick by brick. We know that the very bricks of our movement were laid by those who fought for our rights at Stonewall, and we carry that history forward with pride.

Donated in partnership with Nutley Pride, the bench will feature a simple phrase rich in history:
“A friend of Dorothy”
It’s a subtle nod to our history, a quiet nod of solidarity, and an invitation to belong.

Help us leave a legacy in Nutley that is rooted in love, safety, and community. Every dollar helps bring this permanent safe haven to life in Yanticaw Park. Thank you for standing with us! taken in Nutley, New Jersey by @nutleypride

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🎃 DIVA DIVA DIVA… grab your broomsticks and your favorite ghouls because it’s DRAG BRUNCH TIME! 🧹

We are taking over @theroosevelt356 for a spooky Sunday drag brunch with a full breakfast buffet, bottomless mimosas, and a show for the ages! 🥂👑
⚡️ THE DETAILS:
🗓 When: Sunday, October 18th
📍 Where: The Roosevelt | Rutherford, NJ
⏰ Times: Brunch served at 12 PM | Show 1 PM – 3 PM
🎟 Tickets: Available now on @resy! We have a few reservations left!
✨ THE LINEUP:
Hosted by the hottest witches in town, @kimmysumony and @thestefanisteel ! 🔮✨
🎉 WHAT TO BRING:
Your best costume (encouraged! 🧙‍♀️)
ALL your singles for tipping 💵
Your favorite ghouls 👯‍♀️
Brought to you by @nutleypride 🌈 Come get spooky with us! by @nutleypride

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A scary good time at @cowans_public for @thehauntingoncentre 👻 Drag Bingo was a real fright in the best way possible!

A huge thank you to the queen of bingo, @hsunbeam , for all the laughs, and to everyone who came out! It was so wonderful seeing so many familiar faces. We truly love and appreciate our community and can’t wait for more spooky fun! ✨🎃

🗓️ UPCOMING EVENT:Drag Brunch on Sunday, 10/18 at @theroosevelt356 ! Starring the iconic @kimmysumony & @thestefanisteel . 👑🍾

🎟️ Tickets are live now on RESY—grab yours before they sell out! taken in Nutley, New Jersey by @nutleypride

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Still buzzing from Drag Bingo at @theroosevelt356 ! ✨🌈 HUGE thank you to the legendary @hsunbeam for keeping us laughing all night, and to the incredible team at @theroosevelt356 for the top-tier hospitality! 🥂

Gathering, celebrating, and showing up for our community means everything to us. 💕

⚡️ UP NEXT: Our Drag Brunch is coming up on Sunday, 10/18! Seats are filling up fast and we only have a few tables left—grab your Resy before it sells out! 🎟️✨Our Sunday brunch queens are the always fabulous @kimmysumony & @thestefanisteel ! by @nutleypride

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6 days ago

🎃 DIVA DIVA DIVA… grab your broomsticks and your favorite ghouls because it’s DRAG BRUNCH TIME! 🧹

We are taking over @theroosevelt356 for a spooky Sunday drag brunch with a full breakfast buffet, mimosas, and a show for the ages! 🥂👑
⚡️ THE DETAILS:
🗓 When: Sunday, October 18th
📍 Where: The Roosevelt | Rutherford, NJ
⏰ Times: Brunch served at 12 PM | Show 1 PM – 3 PM
🎟 Tickets: Available now on @resy!
✨ THE LINEUP:
Hosted by the hottest witches in town, @kimmysumony and @thestefanisteel ! 🔮✨
🎉 WHAT TO BRING:
Your best costume (encouraged! 🧙‍♀️)
ALL your singles for tipping 💵
Your favorite ghouls 👯‍♀️
Brought to you by @nutleypride 🌈 Come get spooky with us! taken in East Rutherford, New Jersey by @nutleypride

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22 days ago

As we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11th, we take this moment to remember the thousands of lives cut short and honor the heroism of those who rushed toward danger. The aftermath of that tragedy showed us the true depth of American compassion and solidarity—a spirit carried on today by the Ray Pfeifer Foundation. Dedicated to assisting 9/11 first responders facing cancer and catastrophic illnesses, the foundation stands as a powerful reminder of the selfless care and unwavering support we should strive to practice every single day.

FDNY firefighter Ray Pfeifer exemplified that selfless spirit. Ray fought tirelessly for others both on the scene and long after. Even while battling the 9/11-related cancer that took his life in 2017, he was a driving force behind extending the Zadroga Act, securing critical healthcare coverage through 2090 for more than 75,000 first responders and survivors.

Today, the Ray Pfeifer Foundation carries on his legacy by helping 9/11 first responders with medical needs not covered by insurance. Ray lived by a simple motto: “Do the right thing, even when no one is looking.”

As members of the LGBTQ+ community, we know that true community means looking out for one another without hesitation. That is the standard we strive to uphold in everything we do.

In that spirit, we are proud to share that we have made a donation to the Ray Pfeifer Foundation to support our 9/11 first responders. In the upcoming days, we ask you to join us in honoring the fallen, thanking our heroes, and bringing a little extra warmth and kindness to those around you.

Join us in helping those in need: https://theraypfeiferfoundation.org by @nutleypride

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Such an amazing experience at @rise_aerialyoga today! 🧘✨ Huge thank you to the Rise team for welcoming us, creating such a warm, grounding energy, and sharing your beautiful space with our community.

Whether you’re looking to try something totally new, challenge your body, or just find a little zen, we cannot say enough good things about Rise. If you’re into yoga, Pilates, or high-flying fun, do yourself a favor and check them out—you won’t regret it!

Most importantly, thank you to @rise_aerialyoga for generously donating proceeds to help us reach our goal for the Nutley Bench Project! 🏳️‍🌈💛 by @nutleypride

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Get ready for a wickedly good time, ghosts & ghouls! 👻✨ Drag Bingo is taking over The Haunting on Center Street at @cowans_public , and trust us—this is one night you don’t want to miss.
We’re turning up the spooky vibes with the ghoulishly funny, legendary @hsunbeam hosting! Come frightened, leave with a prize, and show some love for Nutley Pride. 🎃🏆 @thehauntingoncentre
🗓 When: Monday, October 5th
📍 Where: Cowan’s Public
🎟 Tickets: Available directly through Cowan’s Public!
Grab your crew and get your tickets before they vanish into thin air! taken in Nutley, New Jersey by @nutleypride

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Coffee for a cause ☕️✨Name a better duo than Nutley Pride and @cozzcoffee on a Sunday morning.

Head over to the @nutleyfarmersmarket this Sunday, Sept 6th! Cozzz Coffee is slinging hot drip coffee for $2 a cup. Anything extra you throw into the pot goes directly toward our Nutley Pride bench project fund 💕🏳️‍🌈✨

Top-tier caffeine and community Pride = the best way to start your Sunday. Come get a cup, say hi, and help us leave a lasting mark in Nutley! 🌈

📍 Nutley Farmers Market | Sunday, Sept 6 by @nutleypride

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Our community is at its best when we lift each other up—literally! 🧘🏻 ✨🌈

On Sunday, September 6th, Nutley Pride is gathering at Rise Aerial Yoga @rise_aerialyoga for a beginner-friendly special aerial yoga class, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Every ticket purchased helps fund our Nutley Pride Park Bench Project, a space designed to celebrate belonging right here in Nutley.

Reserve your spot: Send us a quick DM to grab a space for the 3 PM or 4 PM session!

The Essentials:
- Date: Sunday, September 6th
- Times: 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM
- Cost: $38 / person
- Location: Rise Aerial Yoga in Nutley

What to Bring:
- Comfortable long pants
- Your favorite yoga mat & grippy socks (Rentals are available at the studio for $2 each)

A heartfelt thank you to Rise Aerial Yoga for hosting us and making our community feel so welcome. Come as you are, and let’s hang out! taken in RISE Aerial Yoga & Fitness by @nutleypride

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Why “A Friend of Dorothy”? Here’s the history behind our Nutley Pride bench dedication🌈✨🧚Long before rainbow flags hung in storefronts or local proclamations were read, queer people relied on hidden networks to survive. Inscribing “A Friend of Dorothy” pays direct homage to that history of subversion, resilience, and solidarity, honoring generations who risked everything just to find one another. Historically a whisper used for safety in the shadows, placing this phrase permanently on a public bench turns a secret code inside out—transforming a tool of self-defense into an enduring monument of pride, visibility, and sanctuary. In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy’s journey was defined by gathering a band of outcasts searching for courage, heart, and wisdom, offering them unconditional acceptance along the way. “Friend of Dorothy” isn’t just a nod to LGBTQ+ heritage; it is a living reminder that our local community is at its strongest when we embrace every neighbor who feels different, misplaced, or in need of refuge.

If you have yet to donate to our Nutley Pride Bench for Yanticaw Park, we hope you find power in this message🌈✨ taken in Nutley, New Jersey by @nutleypride

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