Two years ago,  Carrie Aspan believed people in the LGBTQ+ community in Barnegat Township needed a safe space. The result was her forming Barnegat Pride, which she said has been very well received.

On Saturday, June 6, the group will hold its second Pride Festival, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Birdsall Street field across the street from the firehouse. Suggested donation is $5. Aspan estimated more than 1,000 attended last year’s festivities.