Shoppers are turning up the volume: DJ Triiish Silvestri brings nostalgic anthems, poolside tea-dance grooves and karaoke chaos to New Hope PrideFest, May 9–17, giving locals and visitors twice the pride with events in New Hope, Pa., and Lambertville, N.J. Here’s what to expect and how to make the most of her sets.

Essential Takeaways

  • When and where: New Hope PrideFest runs May 9–17 with events across New Hope, PA, and Lambertville, NJ , including the cross-state Pride Parade.
  • Triiish’s highlights: Karaoke on Friday, the festival after-party on Saturday and a classic tea dance by the pool on Sunday , each set has a different vibe.
  • Musical style: Expect house, disco, funk and gay anthems alongside contemporary queer pop , nostalgic and energetic with a sturdy, dance-ready beat.
  • Atmosphere notes: Her DJing emphasises connection and joy , think electric rooms, sing-alongs and communal dancing that feel safe and celebratory.
  • Practical tip: Bring comfy shoes for the festival, a lightweight cover-up for the poolside tea dance, and be ready to sing , Triiish loves a good karaoke moment.

Why Triiish is the DJ to watch this PrideFest

If you want someone who can read a room and steer it into full-throttle celebration, Triiish is your person; she describes the feeling as “electric,” and you sense it before the bass drops. She cut her teeth at Sisters and still treats DJing as a kind of playful puppeteering, coaxing sing-alongs and steering moods from sensual to ecstatic. For attendees, that means sets that feel curated for both communal joy and a few private goosebump moments.

Her background , growing up in Horsham, playing drums and trumpet, then learning mixers as a teen , shows up in tight rhythm choices and an ear for dynamics. Expect classic gay anthems alongside house, disco and modern queer pop. If you’re nostalgic for the ’70s and ’80s while also craving fresh remixes, her lists bridge both worlds.

What each Triiish event will offer , pick your vibe

Karaoke on Friday is where community warmth meets chaotic fun; Triiish’s history subbing at karaoke nights means she knows how to lift nervous singers and make the stage feel safe. The Saturday festival after-party at the New Hope Inn has a more club-ready tilt , anthems, sing-alongs and newer tracks to keep things moving well past curfew. Then Sunday’s tea dance by the pool shifts gears: think sun, house and disco classics played with reverence, perfect for lounging, chatting and slow dancing.

If you only have one night free, choose Saturday for pure party energy; pick Sunday if you want sunset calm and a touch of retro glamour. Friday suits anyone who loves audience-led performance and unexpected, intimate moments.

Practical planning: how to enjoy Triiish without stress

Show up early to the festival vendor fair to grab food, a cold drink and a decent spot near the stage , Philly Gay Calendar and NewHopeCelebrates list vendor details and schedules. For the tea dance, slip-on sandals and a swim cover-up are lifesavers; the poolside vibe is relaxed but beat-driven. If you plan to sing, leave the phone-lit lyric shoving at the DJ , Triiish appreciates respectful requests and, yes, tipping the DJ booth still goes a long way.

Parking and river-crossing logistics matter: the Pride Parade crosses state lines, so check times and road closures via the official New Hope Celebrates site to avoid surprises. And if you’re bringing friends who’ve never been to PrideFest, warn them: there’s a crybaby-bridge legend in town and plenty of queer history to charm them.

A bit of backstory and why this festival matters now

With Pride month looming amid a tense national backdrop, New Hope PrideFest’s nine-day celebration feels particularly restorative. The festival’s theme this year , Pride IN FULL COLOR , and its string of events make it a deliberate, visible statement of community and resilience. According to local listings, the festival includes family-friendly events like drag storytime and a Progress Pride flag unveiling, alongside adult-focused parties, so it truly aims to include multiple generations.

Triiish’s role , moving from karaoke sub to headliner , also mirrors a larger trend: local talent rising through community spaces into central festival slots. It’s a reminder that these gatherings aren’t just entertainment; they’re where people find chosen family and continuity.

What to listen for in her sets and what it says about the scene

Listen for tight drum-programming and horn-friendly cues , her early years on drums and trumpet surface as rhythmic clarity and well-timed brass stabs. Expect transitions that favour singability: tracks that let crowds drown out original vocals and make the room a chorus. That communal singing is as much a social signal as a musical one , it says the night is mutual, not merely performed.

Musically, her choices nod to queer dance history while staying contemporary, which reflects how Pride spaces are balancing preservation with progress. If you love a DJ who can make you remember why you dance, Triiish will deliver.

It's a small change that can make every beat feel like home.

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