The annual event, held by Interpride, will take place March 7–10 and welcome LGBT activist Mark Segal as the keynote speaker
The Times
New Hope Celebrates is hosting the 2019 annual NERP (Northeast Regional Pride) Conference held by Interpride, an international organization that unites the pride organizations throughout the world.
New Hope Celebrates is honored to host the annual NERP Conference for the second time and welcomes all to participate, both Interpride and non-Interpride members and local businesses.
The conference will be held Thursday, March 7 through Sunday, March 10 in New Hope. A weekend of activities is planned. Participants will be provided breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday, and a breakfast on Sunday.
Workshops are planned at the Raven Resort in New Hope throughout the days. Noted author and founder of the Philadelphia Gay News, Mark Segal will be the keynote speaker. Segal was present at the Stonewall Riots in New York City and is a founding member of New York’s Gay Liberation Front. He also founded the first National LGBT Youth Organization. Segal has spent his life fighting for AIDS awareness and is a nationally respected LGBT activist. 2019 is the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the beginning of pride festivities around the world.
After attending workshops, entertainment is planned at night with a dance party and drag show at the Raven Resort. There will also be time to explore the bucolic towns of New Hope and Lambertville, New Jersey along the Delaware River.
Accommodations for conference attendees will be available at local hotels and bed and breakfasts. Local transportation can also be arranged.
For all information on registration fees, workshops, schedule, accommodations and transportation, email nerp2019@newhopecelebrates.com or go to nerpnewhope.com
