Women's Equality Day Festival 2025
Saturday, August 23
12 pm – 4 pm
128 Hooton Road, Mount Laurel
We welcomed nearly 700 attendees to Paulsdale last Saturday to honor the past and envision the future. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to share the day in community with so many compassionate and enthusiastic individuals.
A heartfelt thank-you to the more than 40 volunteers and community leaders whose dedication made this year’s celebration truly memorable.
schedule of the day
- 12PM: Festivities begin
- 12:30PM-1:15PM: Humanities and Democracy Panel
- In recent months federal agencies dedicated to the humanities and arts have be gutted. Hear about the real impact of these cuts from organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area using humanities to advance democracy. Panelists include the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, 1838 Black Metropolis, and Lawnside Historical Society.
- 1:30-2:00PM: “Some Bunny to Love,” puppet show presented by Chad Parsons
- A heartwarming and whimsical story of two boy bunnies — Bo and Wesley — who find love in the vibrant garden. When Stanley the Stink Bug tries to block their happiness by declaring that being different is bad, the garden rallies together to answer the question: will love prevail?
- 2:30PM-3:00PM: Revolutionary NJ Panel
- In 2025 the United States will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Join us for a conversation with RevolutionNJ and the New Jersey Historical Commission about the 250th initiatives planned for our state and the role of women in the Revolution.
- 3:00PM-4:00PM: Live music performances by the School of Rock Cherry Hill and the School of Rock Deptford
- 4:00PM: Festival ends
Food Trucks
- Da’Villa’s Creme and Cookies
- D’s Italian Hot Dogs
- MinuteMan Pizza
- Smokin Rev and Lady Q’s Gourmet BBQ
Vendors
- A Flicker of Time LLC
- Amazing Brace Orthodontics
- American Assocation of University Women
- Ava’s Beaded Garden
- Beadly
- BL Luxury
- Center for Family Services
- Contact of Burlington County
- Creative Memories
- DellaVid Organic Cosmetics & Remedies
- Dharma Skye Soaps
- The Dough Chateau and Creamery
- Dr. James Still Historic Office and Education Center
- Ellesig (Organic Body Care Products)
- Esther’s Essential Art
- Explore Luxury Travel
- FiMi Wellness
- Flow Forward NJ
- Heart in Hand Creations and Events
- hello hildy
- Hissy Hut
- I Thee Wed LLC
- IndyEthnic
- Jacqui’s Gallery II
- Judah’s Garden
- LapadulaArts
- League of Women Voters
- Lil’ Lemons
- Magickal Moon Jewelry by Sheri Cerrone
- Mamacita’s Pens
- Mt Laurel Historical Society
- Neo Bakes Clay
- New Jersey Division of Civil Rights
- NJ Division on Women/ Dept of Children and Families
- NJ History Day
- NJ4S Burlington County-Legacy Treatment Services
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey
- Pickleball This!
- RevolutionNJ
- School of Rock
- South Jersey NOW – Alice Paul Chapter
- Underground Railroad Museum of Burlington County
- Unique Glam Jewels
- Virtua Health
Volunteer at Women’s Equality Day!
Our volunteers make Women’s Equality Day possible! Click here to sign up for a volunteer shift.
All volunteers will be expected to participate in a virtual volunteer training in early August (date to be determined). Detailed instructions for each volunteer position will be emailed to you closer to the festival date. If you have any questions, please contact Olivia at oerrico@alicepaul.org.
Interested in sponsoring this year’s festival? Click here for details.
Parking Instructions
- Start at Paulsdale (128 Hooton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054)
- Head north on Hooton Road and turn right onto Burlington County Rd 603/Mt Laurel Rd.
- Turn left at the first light onto Walt Whitman Ave.
- Turn left after the police department onto Community Center (100 Mount Laurel Rd. Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054)
- Park at the Community Center and take the free shuttle to Paulsdale
Thank you to our sponsors of this year’s festival:
