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March, Rally & Party: Jersey City

Name: March, Rally & Party: Jersey City
Start: 2026-10-03T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-03T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Starting location: Jersey City Hall

Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

FREE · March, rally and party in Jersey City from City Hall to the waterfront, with speakers, music and a cultural celebration.

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MARCH, RALLY & PARTY

Saturday, October 3: gather at 1 PM at Jersey City Hall, 280 Grove Street. The waterfront program closes by 5 PM.
March route: Jersey City Hall → Montgomery Street → Exchange Place → J. Owen Grundy Pier.
Speakers include Renee Washington, ESPN college sports color commentator and sideline reporter, and Kristy Drutman, environmental educator behind Brown Girl Green and co-founder of Green Jobs Board.
FREE and open to the public. Bring friends, costumes, signs, noisemakers and instruments. Dress comfortably and be ready to dance.

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A: City Hall, 280 Grove Street. B: J. Owen Grundy Pier, 2 Exchange Place. The planned march heads down Montgomery Street toward Exchange Place. The map marks endpoints; check event updates for final route details.

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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.

GETTING THERE

PATH: Grove Street is closest to City Hall; Exchange Place is adjacent to the waterfront finish.
Hudson-Bergen Light Rail: Marin Boulevard is closest to City Hall; Exchange Place is adjacent to the waterfront finish.
Parking: downtown parking is limited. Consider Liberty State Park park-and-ride, then take the light rail to Marin Boulevard or Exchange Place. Check NJ TRANSIT service alerts, fares and accessibility information before traveling.

NEXT PARTS

Continue with Gary Michael Houston Performs: NJ Climate March Jersey City at 3:15 PM: njclimateweek.com/events/gary-michael-houston-climate-march-jersey-city-2026 (opens in a new tab)
Then join NJ Climate Week Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Mario and Salsa Fever on 2 at 3:45 PM: njclimateweek.com/events/njcw-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month-jersey-city-2026 (opens in a new tab)

BRING YOUR PEOPLE

Volunteer, march or contribute: email info@njclimateweek.com.
Donations to participating performers, organizations and venues are welcome.

TABLING NOTE

Potential community table hosts must confirm participation with NJ Climate Week before they are listed or promoted.
Attendance is free; any contributions are voluntary.
At NJ Climate Week-managed table areas, groups may share information and accept voluntary donations. Product sales, ticket sales, and on-site cooking are not permitted.
Any approved food or refreshments must be pre-approved, offered free or by voluntary donation, and follow venue and health/safety rules. No payment is required for entry, food, seating, or participation.

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Accessibility

Outdoor streets, amplified music and crowds. Access questions: email info@njclimateweek.com. Check PATH and NJ TRANSIT elevator and service alerts before traveling.