Equality in Motion is Garden State Equality's largest annual community fundraiser. It's where our community comes together every fall at multiple locations across New Jersey to move equality forward.

Equality in Motion 2026 Events

Asbury Park, Monmouth County | Thursday, October 1

Stroll around Wesley Lake for lived equality!
Garden State Equality Headquarters, 308 Main St, Asbury Park, NJ 07721
5:30–8 pm

Join us in Monmouth County

Camden County | Sunday, October 4

Big Gaymes Bash! A power hour of friendly recreational competition!
Multipurpose Room, Rutgers University—Camden Campus Center, 326 Penn St, Camden, NJ 08102
11 am–1 pm

Join us in Camden County

Montclair, Essex County | Sunday, October 11

Hosted in collaboration with Out Montclair

March to open Montclair Pride 2026!
Montclair Public Library Main Branch, 50 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
10:30 am step-off

Join us in Essex County

How Your Fundraising Moves Equality Forward

Your support during Equality in Motion goes directly to Garden State Equality's programs in three core areas.

Move for Youth

Because every young person deserves to grow up knowing they belong.

Changemakers Youth Leadership Initiative
Youth Advisory Board
Next Gen College Ambassadors
LGBTQ+ Proms

Move for Justice

Everyone deserves a fair chance to build the future they want.

Free expungement clinics
Know Your Rights workshops
Civic engagement & advocacy
Free legal assistance

Move for Health

Health is a human right.

Wellness programs like our Youth Mental Health Conference
Gender-affirming garments
Provider education and training

Equality in Motion 2026

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