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NJ Climate Week Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Name: NJ Climate Week Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Start: 2026-10-03T19:45:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-03T20:45:00.000Z
Location: J. Owen Grundy Pier / Katyn Memorial

Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM ET

Free 3:45–4:45 PM Hispanic Heritage Month waterfront celebration with Mario and Salsa Fever on 2.

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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.

MARCH ROUTE

Jersey City Hall → Montgomery Street → Exchange Place → J. Owen Grundy Pier.

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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.

Open walking directions

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: njclimateweek.com/events/gary-michael-houston-climate-march-jersey-city-2026 (opens in a new tab)
The full day begins with March, Rally & Party: Jersey City: njclimateweek.com/events/march-for-climate-jersey-city-2026 (opens in a new tab)

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Accessibility

Outdoor waterfront gathering with amplified sound, dancing and crowds. Access questions: email info@njclimateweek.com. Check PATH and NJ TRANSIT elevator and service alerts before traveling.