IN-BETWEEN ART SHOW
Join us at “In Between,” a captivating art show that explores the dynamic interplay between reality and abstraction, June 2nd, 6pm-9pm at the Electrical Jungle. The show will include life […]
Join us at “In Between,” a captivating art show that explores the dynamic interplay between reality and abstraction, June 2nd, 6pm-9pm at the Electrical Jungle. The show will include life […]
Free, all ages welcome // Con Vivo Music welcomes Toomai String Quintet back to our stage with guest pianist and Latin Grammy nominee Adonis Gonzalez. Toomai’s program Cordas Americanas features […]
Blurring the lines between pop and opera; visual and experiential; fantasy and reality; and everything in between with a never-before-seen performance titled “Giselle’s Florence Foster Jenkins Schubertiade Review” Saturday, May […]
The New Americana showcases a medley of breathtakingly physical, emotional, and musical performances rooted in the American experience: past, present, and future. The program features the highly anticipated world premiere […]
On Saturday, May 20th at the Earl Morgan Branch is hosting their first Family Fitness Day. Come out bring the whole family and enjoy a day filled with fitness, free […]
Join us as we celebrate small business and everything chill about Chilltown. Eat delicious international bites, shop from our local artists & artisans, and dance as our DJs bring the […]
Join us as we celebrate small business and everything chill about Chilltown. Eat delicious international bites, shop from our local artists & artisans, and dance as our DJs bring the […]
Join us as we celebrate small business and everything chill about Chilltown. Eat delicious international bites, shop from our local artists & artisans, and dance as our DJs bring the […]
Join us as we celebrate small business and everything chill about Chilltown. Eat delicious international bites, shop from our local artists & artisans, and dance as our DJs bring the […]
Come celebrate artist Stephen Van Mitchell. Stephen Van Mitchell is a local Jersey City Artist that is well known and loved in the community. He has been a Jersey City […]
The City of Jersey City, Office of the Municipal Council and Office of the Cultural Affairs were proud to recognize the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee of Jersey City during the Feast of Saint Patrick’s Cultural and Religious Celebration through the annual Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, March 9, 2023. National Anthem of both nations were played.
The Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, lit. ‘the Day of the Festival of Patrick’) is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17th March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. 385 – c. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland.
Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland), the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Lutheran Church. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilís, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. Christians who belong to liturgical denominations also attend church services and historically the Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol were lifted for the day, which has encouraged and propagated the holiday’s tradition of alcohol consumption.
During the Feast of Saint Patrick’s Cultural and Religious celebration our community joins together in honor of the Patron Saint of Ireland and provides Irish American community of Jersey City the opportunity to share their heritage and rich Irish culture that so greatly represents the diversity to our community and our historic immigrant background. It is through the numerous contributions and accomplishments of American citizens of Irish descent and their forbearers that the Irish community has been an asset to the positive growth of Jersey City throughout the years.
2023 HONOREES
Grand Marshal – Craig Guy
Irishwoman – Kim Scalcione
Irishman – Sean O’Leary
Irish Police Officer – Sgt. Gary Gvriffin
Irish Firefighter – Dep. Chief Bill McClintock
Irish EMT – Edna Rahbari
Irish Educator – Terry Matthews
Honorary Irishwoman – Joyce Watterman
Honorary Irishman – Joe Cunha
Miss Colleen – Juliana Peters