Kuersteiner, who launched the Ascension Party on Fire Island in 2006, in a statement. “Ascension is going to bring thousands of visitors from all over the tri-state area as well as the world to Asbury. It will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase the local businesses to thousands of new visitors.”
Ascension is a charity event, according to press release, and 100 percent of proceeds raised this year will be donated to Asbury Park LGBT charities.