SOUTH ORANGE DOWNTOWN CELEBRATES PRIDE
What is Pride?
The term “pride” promotes the self-affirmation, equality and visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual community (LGBTQIA+). June is designated as Pride Month as a result of the Stonewall Riots, a series of riots that took place over the course of several days, beginning on June 28th, 1969.
SPECIAL EVENT
Pride Under The Stars has been postponed due to inclement weather. A new date will be announced soon!
Join North Jersey Pride, South Orange Downtown & South Orange Village for an unforgettable PRIDE celebration. This 21+ event hosted by the fabulous Honey Marie will feature beats by DJ Sanchico, a 360 photo-booth and a cash bar.
While admission is free, we encourage attendees to consider making a donation to North Jersey Pride at the event. North Jersey Pride, Inc. is a 501(c)3 dedicated to supporting LGBTQ youth and families through programming and events in the Garden State.
LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs & Community Leaders
George Constantinou
George is the co-owner, along with Farid Ali of Miti Miti Latin Street Food, a Latin restaurant, with the mission to “expand the idea of what Latin culture and Latin food means to you.”
George & Farid are co-owners of Mil Gustos Hospitality Group, which runs Miti Miti Latin Street Food here in South Orange as well as Miti Miti Modern Mexican, Medusa Greek Taverna and Bogota Latin Bistro in Brooklyn plus Dirty Bird Chicken set to open in 2023.
Miti Miti Latin Street Food is located at 10 Sloan Street in South Orange. Their hours are 8AM-9:30PM Sunday through Thursday and 8AM-10:30PM Friday and Saturday.
Jack Denelsbeck &
Jonathan Javis
Jack and Jonathan are co-owners of South Orange’s Pet Wants, who prides itself for its healthy pet food made with fresh, all-natural ingredients.
From 2004 to 2013, Jack worked for ACRIA, which offers research programs to study those who are prone to HIV, and provides healthcare education to HIV-positive individuals and their caregivers.
Jonathan previously worked for Coach and St. John Knits managing in visual merchandising. His skills in visual merchandising and retail operations show through the window displays at Pet Wants.
Pet Wants is located at 67 South Orange Avenue in South Orange. Their hours are 10AM-7PM on weekdays, 9:00AM-6PM on Saturdays and 11AM-5PM on Sundays.
Fran Lichtman & Randy Rabney
HEARTH REALTY
Randy Rabney - Randy brings 12 ½ years as a practicing attorney to the Real Estate business. She entered the Real Estate business in 2003. Her favorite part of the business is meeting new people and making sure that they are protected and cared for during and after the transaction. She uses the negotiating, analytical and advocacy skills that she developed as an attorney in her representation of her real estate clients.
Fran Lichtman - Fran is a top Producing Agent in her company because she is committed to providing her clients with more than just the services offered by Realtors. Her out of the box view of the process of selling real estate allows her to continually come up with new and interesting ways to market new homes. Fran also strives to help clients who are new to the area create community by hosting regular gatherings at her home, allowing like minded people to meet perhaps sooner than they would have otherwise.
Show Your Support
South Orange Downtown Pride Entrepreneur Locations
Celebrate Pride Month with South Orange Downtown by supporting businesses owned by LGBTQ+ individuals throughout the district this month and all year long.
