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News Category: Events

Jersey City’s Longest Running Concert Series Celebrates 50 Years of Free Music with Special Summer Lineup

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JERSEY CITY, NJ — Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Jersey City Free Public Library and Liberty State Park, are proud to announce the 50th Anniversary Season of […]

Celebrating 50 Years of Summerfest! 2025 Schedule Announced – Tuesdays, South Lawn at Liberty State Park

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Celebrating 50 Years of Summerfest! We are excited to announce the lineup for this year’s Summer Fest to be held on the South Lawn at Liberty Park on Tuesday evenings […]

Celebrating 50 Years of Summerfest! 2025 Schedule Announced – Sundays, North Cove Field at Liberty State Park

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Celebrating 50 Years of Summerfest! We are excited to announce the lineup for this year’s Summer Fest to be held on North Cove Field at Liberty Park on Sunday  evenings […]

Berry Lane Music Fest Schedule Announced for 2025

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As part of Jersey City’s Summer in the City series of events, we are excited to announce the lineup for this year’s Berry Lane Music Fest to be held on Thursday nights […]

30th Annual Martin Luther King Oratory Contest 2025

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In honor of Black History Month, Jersey City is hosting our 30th Annual Martin Luther King Oratory Contest. This annual event is open to school aged children from across the […]

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