The first-ever Pride in the Park event at Manahawkin Lake Park on Tuesday, June 29, was a movement to create awareness, acceptance and equality for the LGBTQ+ community in Stafford Township. Dozens of LGBTQ+ people and allies came out to show their support and share their personal stories.

Billy Wyrsch’s mission to bring local LGBTQ+ people together and increase visibility for the gay community was a tremendous success.