Early last year, Carrie Diona 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, May 31, the group will hold its first Pride Festival, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Birdsall Street field across the street from the firehouse. Suggested donation is $5. “Barnegat Pride i