Mercer County will mark Pride Month with an evening of celebration, recognition, and reflection when the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs hosts its 2026 Equality Gala, Liberty & Pride: Toward a More Perfect Union, on Saturday, June 20, at The College of New Jersey’s Brower Student Center.

The event comes as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, framing the gala around the evolving meaning of liberty and the ongoing pursuit of equality. County officials say the evening will highlight the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community while bringing together local leaders, advocates, and supporters.

“Liberty & Pride is more than a celebration, it is a reflection of our shared journey as a community and as a country,” County Executive Dan Benson said in announcing the event. “As we look toward our nation’s 250th anniversary, we are reminded that progress is ongoing, and that the voices and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community remain vital…