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Uptown Linden

Halloween Parade

Mayor Derek Armstsead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, Uptown Linden, the Linden Board of Education, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, Columbia Bank and the Halloween Parade Committee invite you to attend Linden’s 70th annual Halloween Parade on October 22!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • What: Halloween parade.
  • When: Sunday, October 22, 2023. Parade lineup is at 1pm. The parade will start promptly at 2pm.
    • Rain date is Sunday, October 29, 2023.
  • Where: The parade lineup will begin at the Community Center Building, which is located at 605 South Wood Avenue. The parade will continue down Wood Avenue and end at the House of Flowers, which is located at 650 North Wood Avenue. 
  • How: Anyone who would like join in the parade and/or for more information, contact the John T. Gregorio Recreation Center at 908-474-8600.

The City of Linden 2023 Polish Festival!

Mayor Derek Armstead, Council President Michele Yamakaitis, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden, the Department of Parks and Recreation, Union County and the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union present the 4th Annual City of Linden 2023 Polish Festival. Bringing the Polish community together for one big event!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • Who: Fun for all ages!
  • What: Polish festival with authentic Polish food, a beer and wine tent, Polish vendors, Polish Living History, live Polish music & DJ, and children’s activities.
  • Where: In front of Linden City Hall (301 North Wood Avenue) and the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade (400 North Wood Avenue).
  • When: Saturday, September 16, from 12pm until 8pm.
    • Rain Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023.
  • How: Free event. For more information, contact Council president Michele Yamakaitis at 908-494-0880 or Danuta Lisowska at 908-601-8598.

September to Remember Street Festival – Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden, and the volunteers of the Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee present September to Remember Street Festival – Classic Car and Motorcycle Show.

  • Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
  • Click here to view and/or download the food vendor application for this event.
  • Click here to view and/or download the non-food vendor application for this event.
  • Who: Fun for all ages.
  • What: September to Remember Street Festival – Classic Car and Motorcycle Show. DJ and live music events, delicious festival food, eating contents, fun carnival rides, games and activities, beer and wine tent, and a vendor marketplace. For Car Show specific event details, click here.
  • Where: On Wood Avenue at Linden City Hall, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
  • When: Saturday, September 30, from 11am until 8pm.
    • Rain Date is Sunday, October 1.
  • How: For more information, email here or call 908-862-5097.

September to Remember – Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden, and the volunteers of the Linden Cultural & Heritage Committee present September to Remember – Classic Car and Motorcycle Show. The first 75 registrants will receive a T-shirt.

  • Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
  • Who: Fun for all ages.
  • What: September to Remember – Classic Car and Motorcycle Show. Judging will take place throughout the day. Trophies awarded at 3:30pm. Beer, wine, food vendors, rides, eating contests, music by DJ “Hot-Rod Mike” and entertainment all day.
  • Where: The Show will be held outdoors on North Wood Avenue, between Elm Street and Curtis Sreet.
  • When: Saturday, September 30, 2023. Arrival and check-in from 8:30am until 11am for participating vehicles. Car Show from 11am until 3:30pm. Trophies awarded at 3:30pm. The September to Remember – Street Festival will take place throughout the day from 11am until 8pm.
    • Rain Date: Sunday, October 1.
  • How: Registration is day of show, $20 per vehicle. If registering by check, please make check payable to “Linden Cultural Committee.” Arrival and check-in from 8:30am until 11am for participating vehicles. The first 75 registrants will receive a T-shirt. For more information, email here or call Marybeth at 908-862-5097.

8th Annual All White Gear Afro House Music Dance Festival

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and Uptown Linden invite you to attend the 8th Annual All White Gear Afro House Music Dance Festival!

Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

  • What: Afro House Music Dance Festival.
    • Sound Stage One: U.S.A. Dance Area featuring FamilySoul and friends.
    • Sound Stage Two: South African Dance Area featuring Shisanyama and friends.
  • When: Saturday, June 24th at 11am.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: Free event, come dance!

Karaoke After Work

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and Uptown Linden present: Karaoke After Work featuring DJ Vicki Diamond. Come and join us for family fun!

Click here to view and/or download the Karaoke After Work flyer.

  • What: Karaoke After Work featuring DJ Vicky Diamond. Enjoy karaoke fun after work!
  • When: 6pm until 9pm on the following Wednesdays:
    • May 10, June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19 and August 23.
  • Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
  • How: For more information, please call Uptown Linden at 908-718-5831 or email here.

Dancing Under the Stars

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden, FamilySoul and Mike Bono present Dancing Under the Stars. Come release the stress and dance for good health!

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Hometown Heroes Banner Program

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and Uptown Linden are pleased to announce that applications for the 2022 Linden Hometown Heroes Banner Program are now available! Honor City of Linden servicemen and women and their families, who have served or given their lives for our country in the United States Armed Forces.

  • What: Hometown Heroes Banner Program. Apply now! The banners will hang on light stands in the Linden Uptown Business District beginning in November. This program is free for Linden Military Veterans and their families.
  • How: For an application, please visit Linden SID (403 North Wood Avenue) or call (908) 718-5831, Monday through Friday from 10am until 2pm, or email here. Banner applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, until the limit for 2022 is reached. The deadline for applications with required credentials is Friday, October 7th, 2022.

Spoken Word Meets Live Music Event; R&B, Jaz Fusion & Hip Hop

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden and Uptown Linden present this unique and free event! Open mic, poets, singers, and maybe even a few pillow fights!

  • What: Spoken Word Meets Live Music, featuring Live Music Band The Cadence
  • When: Saturday, September 10th, 2022, from 3pm until 8pm.
  • WhereRaymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue, Linden NJ 07036.
  • How: Free event. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free Live Webinar – Government Contracting for Small Businesses

The UCEDC, a non-profit economic development corporation, is sponsoring a free webinar about government contracting for small businesses. Learn from the experts: Janett M. Peralta, Maryann Williams and Nadine Clark.

  • Who: For small business owners.
  • What: Free live webinar: SBA: How to Get Federal Contracts for Your Small Business. The webinar will provide small business owners with a general understanding of government contracting and the federal procurement process. The webinar will feature experts Janett M. Peralta, Maryann Williams and Nadine Clark.
  • When: September 1, 2022, from 12pm until 1pm.
  • How: Free. To register and for more information, click here. Once registered, you will be sent access details to join the webinar in a separate email.