NJ Climate Week Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM EDT
J. Owen Grundy Pier / Katyn Memorial, Jersey City, NJ · Linden, NJ
About this event
Free 3:45–4:45 PM Hispanic Heritage Month waterfront celebration with Mario and Salsa Fever on 2. FULL-DAY PROGRAM · SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 - 12:00 PM: NJ Climate Week team and production meet at Jersey City Hall, 280 Grove Street. - 1:00 PM: Public assembly and opening program at City Hall. - 1:15 PM: Opening remarks and community speakers. - 1:45 PM: March departs down Montgomery Street toward Exchange Place. - Around 2:00 PM: Music begins along the route. - Around 2:30 PM: Arrival at Exchange Place and J. Owen Grundy Pier. The waterfront stage is planned near the Katyn Memorial. - 2:30–2:45 PM: Waterfront community-speaker block, including Kristy Drutman and Renee Washington. - 2:45–3:15 PM: Hila the Earth, a 30-minute stage segment mixing music and community-focused remarks. - 3:15–3:45 PM: Gary Michael Houston & The Outfit, a 30-minute performance. - 3:45–4:45 PM: Mario and Salsa Fever on 2, with a lesson, social dancing and music. - 4:45–5:00 PM: Closing and public program wrap-up. MARCH ROUTE - Jersey City Hall → Montgomery Street → Exchange Place → J. Owen Grundy Pier. SALSA AND BACHATA - Mario and Salsa Fever on 2 lead a one-hour lesson, social and music from 3:45 to 4:45 PM at J. Owen Grundy Pier. - Closing follows through 5 PM. - Free and open to the public. Bring costumes and noisemakers, dress comfortably, and be ready to dance. GETTING THERE - PATH: Exchange Place is adjacent to J. Owen Grundy Pier. For the earlier march start, Grove Street is closest to Jersey City Hall. - Hudson-Bergen Light Rail: Exchange Place is adjacent to the pier; Marin Boulevard is closest to City Hall. - Parking: downtown parking is limited. Consider Liberty State Park park-and-ride, then use the light rail to Exchange Place. Check NJ TRANSIT service alerts, fares and accessibility information before traveling. RELATED EVENTS - This program follows Gary Michael Houston Performs: NJ Climate March Jersey City: https://www.njclimateweek.com/events/gary-michael-houston-climate-march-jersey-city-2026 - The full day begins with March, Rally & Party: Jersey City: https://www.njclimateweek.com/events/march-for-climate-jersey-city-2026 Details: https://www.njclimateweek.com/events/njcw-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month-jersey-city-2026
Event details
- Date and time
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM EDT
- Venue
- J. Owen Grundy Pier / Katyn Memorial, Jersey City, NJ · Linden, NJ
- Category
- Music
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 1, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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