Pride on the Point 2026 Returns to Downtown Point Pleasant Beach for a Bigger Celebration of Love, Community, and Inclusion
Sunday, June 28, 2026, Downtown Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Downtown Point Pleasant Beach will come alive with color, community, shopping, art, music, and celebration as Pride on the Point 2026 returns for its second annual event on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Hosted by Opal & Olive alongside local businesses and community partners, this year’s Pride celebration is expanding across Bay Avenue and Arnold Avenue with even more participating shops, artists, vendors, giveaways, and special events throughout town.
What started as a heartfelt local celebration has quickly become one of the most uplifting and inclusive summer events at the Jersey Shore.
What Is Pride on the Point?
Pride on the Point is a community-wide Pride Month event in Point Pleasant Beach designed to celebrate love, diversity, inclusion, and support for the LGBTQ+ community while also encouraging guests to shop local and experience everything downtown Point Pleasant Beach has to offer.
Visitors can stroll through town and enjoy:
- Local shopping specials
- Pride-themed window displays
- LGBTQ+ artists and makers
- Pop-up vendors
- Giveaways and raffles
- Food and drink specials
- Live events and entertainment
- Community activities throughout the day
Participating businesses across Point Pleasant Beach will feature Pride-inspired experiences and welcoming spaces for residents, visitors, families, and allies alike.
A Growing Pride Event at the Jersey Shore
After the incredible response to last year’s first event, Pride on the Point 2026 is growing into an even larger downtown celebration.
This year’s event will feature:
- More participating local businesses
- Expanded vendor participation
- Local artists and creators
- Interactive community experiences
- New Pride-themed promotions
- Increased collaboration throughout the Point Pleasant Beach business community
The event continues to highlight the importance of visibility, acceptance, and connection within local shore communities.
Shop Local While Supporting Inclusion
One of the most unique parts of Pride on the Point is the opportunity to explore downtown Point Pleasant Beach while supporting independently owned businesses.
Guests are encouraged to visit boutiques, cafes, restaurants, salons, gift shops, and specialty stores participating throughout the event.
Many businesses will offer:
- Exclusive Pride merchandise
- Special discounts
- Pride desserts and drinks
- Donation-based promotions
- Safe and welcoming community spaces
The event’s theme continues to be:
Shop • Celebrate • Support
Why Point Pleasant Beach Is the Perfect Setting
Located along the Jersey Shore, Point Pleasant Beach has become a favorite destination for shopping, dining, beach weekends, and coastal experiences.
Pride on the Point combines the charm of a walkable beach town with the energy of a modern community celebration, making it a perfect addition to summer events in Ocean County, NJ.
Visitors from nearby shore towns and surrounding areas including Brick, Manasquan, Toms River, Belmar, Asbury Park, and beyond are encouraged to attend.
Start Your Pride on the Point Experience at Opal & Olive
Guests can begin the day at Opal & Olive in downtown Point Pleasant Beach, where visitors will be able to:
- Pick up event information
- Explore participating businesses
- Enter giveaways
- Learn about featured vendors and artists
- Connect with the local community
Opal & Olive is known for its curated home décor, gifts, seasonal styling, and coastal-inspired boutique shopping experience in the heart of Point Pleasant Beach.
Event Information
Pride on the Point 2026
Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Location: Downtown Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Areas: Bay Avenue and Arnold Avenue
Time: All Day (business hours vary)
For updates, participating businesses, and event announcements, follow:
For business participation or event questions, contact Anthony and the Opal & Olive team through the website.