As the summer season is just getting underway, the City of Atlantic City is bringing back some popular, City-organized events and activities, while introducing brand new ones.
Great Pride Day
The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs, in conjunction with the newly formed Great Pride Committee, has organized Atlantic City’s first Great Pride Day on Saturday, June 8. The day begins at Newport Avenue and the Boardwalk (in Ventnor) at 10:00 AM for the Rainbow Ride, where participants will ride bicycles to Tropicana Atlantic City. From there, the event turns into the Equality March to Rainbow Beach (Park Pl Beach) where a Flag Raising will occur at approx. 11:00 a.m. At 12:00 p.m. participants will make their way on foot and bike to the AC Pride Reception at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Great Pride Day concludes with the inaugural Great Pride Festival at 2:30 p.m. at Brighton Park, with food, music, and other entertainment. This is a free event; no registration is required.
Youth Events from ACYS
You’ve heard of Coachella, but on Saturday, June 8th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Youthchella is taking over Uptown School Park (308 N. Rhode Island Avenue) thanks to the Atlantic City Youth Services division. This free event is open to the community and will feature music, games, summer treats and a Glow Party at 8:00 PM. Then on Friday, June 14th is the ACYS Family Cook Off, a family-friendly cooking competition where youth and adults will team up to see who makes the most delicious dish. This first-of-its-kind event will be at Atlantic Cape Community College Worthington Campus (1535 Bacharach Blvd) from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Register at www.acnj.gov for the Family Cook Off. Atlantic City Youth Services can be reached at 609-347-6442 with questions.
Abdullah Anderson Training Camp
The Atlantic City Recreation division is bringing back the 2nd annual Abdullah Anderson Free Football Training Camp on Saturday, June 22 at Atlantic City High School. Anderson, an Atlantic City native and NFL player, will be on hand to put the kids through various football drills during a morning session for Grades 3-8 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and an afternoon session for high school players from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Register at www.acnj.gov. Registration also remains open for popular AC Rec youth programs like T-Ball and NFL Flag. AC Rec also offers adult programs like Men’s and Women’s Flag Football on Thursday nights at Chelsea Heights Field and Adult Line Dance on Tuesday nights at Uptown School Complex. And Tuesday and Wednesday nights, spectators are welcome to enjoy Adult Softball League action from the stands at Surf Stadium.
Call AC Rec at 609-347-5643 with questions.
Summer Camps
Youth Services and Recreation have once again partnered for ‘Great Day’ Summer Camp starting June 25, giving kids the best of both worlds, combining S.T.E.M. and art activities with sports. And the Atlantic City Multicultural Services division is also hosting a Summer Camp starting June 25 where participants will get to explore different cultures through sports, art and other activities. Register for both camps at www.acnj.gov.
Senior Activities
The Atlantic City Senior Services division has organized the following free, recurring June activities open to all Atlantic City residents ages 55 and older: Fun and Fitness Classes ‘Motown Style’ (June 4, 11, 18), Bowling (June 11, 25), Walking Club (June 12, 26), Bingo (June 18)
Atlantic City Senior Services is also offering the following free trips and events in June open to Atlantic City residents 55 and older: Columbus Market (June 13), Shopping Trip to Walmart and ShopRite (June 14), Father’s Day Phillies Game (June 17), Painting Party (June 27), Shopping Day in Cape May (June 28)
Call Atlantic City Senior Services at 609-347-5458 with questions and to register. More details on each trip and program can be found at www.acnj.gov.
