Events

Local Organization Lights It Up Blue All Year Long for Autism Acceptance

Local Organization Lights It Up Blue All Year Long for Autism Acceptance April is observed as Autism Acceptance Month, but for families of children with autism, the fight for acceptance doesn’t end in May. Organizations keep the spirit of the month alive all year at

How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Jersey City

How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Jersey City Celebrated across the United States and Mexico, Cinco de mayo dates to 1862, with the Mexican army’s victory against the French in the Battle of Puebla. There are so many fun ways to celebrate Cinco de

Parade Celebrates Historic Saint Peter’s Peacocks March Madness Run

The Peacocks have strutted home to a city ready to celebrate their incredible March Madness run that left the country stunned and the Jersey City community proud. The parade, held on Friday, March 1, started at the statue of Abraham Lincoln between Lincoln Park and

Jersey City’s Proud Peacocks: St. Peter’s Incredible Tournament Run Comes to End

The clock may have struck midnight for the St. Peter’s Peacocks men’s basketball team on Sunday, but, oh what a Big Dance it was for the Cinderella squad! In an Elite 8 matchup in Philadelphia, the small university from Jersey City was defeated by one

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Festivities in Jersey City

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Festivities in Jersey City  It’s that time of the year when the streets are flooding with green from parades to having a good time at an Irish pub! We have listed events taking place for St. Patrick’s Day, making it easier

13 Must-See Christmas Light Shows 2021

Christmas Light Shows In and Around Jersey City 2021   Christmas is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about festive things to do! If you’re looking for a great way to get into the holiday spirit, check out some

Jersey City Toy Drive Spreads Holiday Cheer at City Hall

Jersey City Toy Drive Spreads Holiday Cheer at City Hall   Holiday cheer was in the air on Friday, December 3 at Jersey City’s City Hall for the city’s 25th Annual Toy Drive, as local families received toys to kick off the holiday season early. 

Celebrating the Nine Nights of Navratri in the Heart of Indian Square

Celebrating The Nine Nights of Navratri in the Heart of Indian Square, Jersey City Navratri, derived from Sanskrit where ‘nav’ means nine and ‘ratri’ means nights, is one of the most important Hindu festivals celebrated widely across India. This year, Navratri falls between October 7th

#STOPASIANHATEJC Rally Recap

#STOPASIANHATEJC Rally Recap Over the past year, there were nearly 4,000 hate incidents of harassment, violence, and murder reported nationwide against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), with Asian women as victims 2.3x as often as men, nearly doubling the previous year’s total. In response

10 JC Food & Drink Spots for Super Bowl Sunday

10 JC Food & Drink Spots for Super Bowl Sunday   This year’s Super Bowl has the Kansas City Chiefs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, February 7.  Food is the ba sic requirement so we’re here to help you start planning for your