Nutley Pride

09/15/2026

🎃 DIVA DIVA DIVA… grab your broomsticks and your favorite ghouls because it’s DRAG BRUNCH TIME! 🧹✨ We are taking over The Roosevelt in Rutherford 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 the RESY App! Or The Roosevelts website
✨ THE LINEUP:Hosted by the hottest witches in town, Kimmy Sumony and Stefani Steel! 🔮✨
🎉 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!

09/12/2026

Every town has a story, and LGBTQ+ voices are an undeniable part of Nutley’s history & future ✨🌈

We’re excited to share that the Nutley Pride Bench Project is officially off the ground, and our plaques have been ordered! This physical space will serve as a permanent touchstone of safety, kindness, and belonging for our entire community. We will share full updates as soon as the installation is complete!

𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 “𝗔 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵𝘆” 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘅 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗬𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘄 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸

Nutley Pride opens a new LGBTQ safe space in Yantacaw Park, a community-backed bench honoring inclusion, visibility and belonging.
Read https://www.tapinto.net/towns/nutley/sections/home-and-garden/articles/nutley-pride-installs-a-friend-of-dorothy-in-essex-county-yantacaw-park or visit TAPinto Nutley to read more https://www.tapinto.net/towns/nutley

09/09/2026

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

09/06/2026

Days like today remind us just how special this community really is.🏳️‍🌈✨

To everyone who stopped by, shared a kind word, or just gave us a hug—thank you. Meeting so many wonderful faces in our community and listening to your stories meant more than you know.

Thanks to your overwhelming love and support for the Nutley Pride Bench Project, we’ve officially reached our goal✨💘🏳️‍🌈🥹🤍

Together, we’re creating a, safe haven where our LGBTQ+ community, allies, and future generations can always feel welcomed, seen, and loved. Thank you for making this possible. 🌈✨

thank you to Cozz Coffee for sharing your space with us and keeping everyone fueled with incredible drinks—you are truly a community staple, and that iced latte is unmatched!

We also want to send a massive thank you to the Nutley Farmers Market for having us today. It was an absolute joy to connect, chat, and spend quality time with so many wonderful neighbors and friends. Thank you for making space for us!

08/27/2026

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!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nutley-pride-build-a-lasting-legacyyanticaw-park-bench?lid=4tm7sxkzoj6q

08/20/2026

🌱 Plant bingo was a budding good time… get it? 🌱 See what we did there?
Okay, okay, we’ll leave the jokes to the iconic HARMONICA SUNBEAM

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came out for another incredible Drag Bingo Cowan's Public ! We adore this community, and watching your support grow event after event means the absolute world to us ✨
If you missed out on the fun, don’t worry—we’re back at it soon!

Next Up:
📍 Where: The Roosevelt in Rutherford
🗓️ When: Wednesday, Sept 30th
📞 Reservations: Call ahead to save your spot!
See you there! 👑✨

08/15/2026

Filled with gratitude today after distributing essential school supplies to local children in a safe, welcoming environment. From watching a kid’s face light up over picking out a dinosaur backpack to seeing another find the exact shade of pink they wanted, moments like these remind us how powerful community kindness really is.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this drive possible and served as a safe harbor for families living in fear of ICE presence and enforcement. We are deeply grateful to Waldwick Councilwoman Angela Smith for standing with us making sure our neighbors feel supported, protected, and seen when it matters most. 💙📚✨

A massive thank you to everyone who helped gather products and contributed donations. 💞✨

08/10/2026

𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝟭𝟭𝟵 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Nutley Pride is giving 119 stocked backpacks and 80 supply kits to students impacted by ICE detentions in Newark.
Read https://www.tapinto.net/towns/nutley/sections/education/articles/nutley-pride-school-supply-drive-nets-119-backpacks-for-marginalized-students or visit TAPinto Nutley to read more https://www.tapinto.net/towns/nutley

08/10/2026

119 fully stocked backpacks. 80 additional sets of essential supplies. One loud, unmistakable message: our community protects our own.

When ICE tears families apart, we do not stand by silently. We organize. We show up. We ensure that children facing state-sanctioned cruelty step into the school year with dignity, safety, and the backing of an entire neighborhood behind them.

These supplies are being delivered directly to families impacted by ICE enforcement, with distribution set up across multiple secure locations so that those forced into hiding can access what they need without fear.
Mutual aid is an act of resistance. Kindness isn't passive—it’s an active defense against oppression.

To everyone who donated, shared, and stood up: thank you. It takes a village to resist injustice and keep each other safe.

07/22/2026

Nutley Pride is asking our community to lend a hand to children whose parents and loved ones are currently being held at the Delaney Hall Detention Center by ICE.

We are collecting school supplies to fill backpacks for these children—because every child deserves access to education and to feel loved, supported, and seen.
We’re calling on our community to rally behind us! Our mission goes beyond advocating for LGBTQ+ rights; we stand up for fundamental human rights. We are nothing without the diverse people and rich cultures that weave the fabric of our community. We are heartbroken by the continued alienation of those who make this country incredible, and we are taking action.

Ways to participate through August 9th:
• Drop off supplies: Swipe through to see drop-off locations near you!
• Bring supplies to Drag Bingo: We’re accepting donations at our upcoming event.
• Host a bin: DM us if your business wants to serve as a collection spot.
• Donate via Venmo: Can’t make it in person? Send funds to cover school supplies.

We will be distributing these essentials directly on foot at Delaney Hall. Send us a message with any questions, and thank you for helping us support these kids! 🎒✨