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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 are pleased to host the City of Linden 2025 Polish Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 2pm until 7pm.
2025 Latin Festival
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden Inc. and the Department of Parks & Recreation presents the Linden 2025 Latin Festival. Bringing the Latin 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: Latin Festival. Vendors, food, live music, DJ and karaoke, dance contest, ISPW wrestling event for the kids, and an Auto and bike show competition sponsored by RIX magazine! Also visit our beer and wine garden. The Auto and Bike Show will take place in parking lot behind CVS.
- When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 12pm until 7pm. This is a rain or shine event.
- Where: Linden City Hall, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
- How: Linden Latin Festival is looking for vendors, call Mikki at 908-718-5831.
- Click here for 2025 Latin Festival Vendor Information – Non Food.
- Click here for 2025 Latin Festival Vendor Information – Food.
Outdoor Dining at the Promenade – Rescheduled
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, the Department of Parks & Recreation, and Uptown Linden presents Outdoor Dining at the Promenade.
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.
- What: Outdoor Dining at the Promenade. Join us under the tents and enjoy dining “al fresco”. Delicious food, mixed drinks, live DJ music and karaoke. Fun for the whole family! Featuring music by DJ Faz.
- When: Thursday, August 14, from 6pm until 9:30pm.
- Where: Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade, which is located at 400 North Wood Avenue.
- How: All vendor food plates one size, one price! Only $10, food from local Linden restaurants and food trucks will be available, and dine under tents in the Promenade!
Union County Launches Emergency Home Repair Grant Program for Seniors Impacted by July Storms
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is launching the Storm-Related Emergency Home Repair Grant Program to assist senior homeowners affected by the severe storms that hit the region on July 3rd and July 14th.
This grant is available to Union County residents aged 62 and older who own and occupy a single- or two-family home that sustained damage from the recent storms. Eligible low- to moderate- income homeowners can receive up to $10,000 in funding to help cover necessary repairs—and the grant does not need to be repaid.
“After such devastating weather events, it’s vital that our seniors feel safe and supported in their own homes,” said Commissioner Chairwoman Lourdes M. Leon. “This program is a direct investment in their recovery and in the stability of our communities. We want to make sure no one is left behind.”
To qualify, homeowners must be current on their mortgage and property taxes. Once an application is submitted, an inspection will be conducted to determine the scope of repairs needed, and a cost estimate will be prepared to establish the grant amount.
For homeowners who may need additional support beyond the $10,000 grant, Union County also offers the Home Improvement Program, which provides interest-free loans with no repayment required until the property is sold or transferred. This program is available to all income-eligible residents, regardless of age.
For more information or to begin the application process, please click here or contact Development Directions, LLC at (732) 382-8100.
- Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for Storm-Related Emergency Home Repair Grant Program.
- Click here to view and/or download the Union County Board of Commissioners Press Release for the Emergency Home Repair Grant Program for Seniors Impacted by July Storms.
Outdoor Dining at the Promenade – Postponed
Outdoor Dining at the Promenade scheduled for July 31, has been postponed due to the inclement weather forecast.
Cancelled – Pipe Smoke and Gasoline
Pipe Smoke and Gasoline concert scheduled for tonight, July 29, has been cancelled.
- Click here to view and/or download the 2025 Summer Entertainment Series flyer with entertainment schedule.
Need Eviction Help?
NJ Department of Community Affairs and the Comprehensive Eviction Defense and Diversion (CEDD) can help with rental assistance programs, social services support, expanded access to legal counsel, general information about landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities. To connect to your local CEDD provider, click here (English), click here (Spanish), scan the QR code from the flyer or email here.
Are you a veteran experiencing eviction? To find your Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) provider, please click here, scan the QR code from the flyer or call 1-877-424-3838.
- Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer in English.
- Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer in Spanish.
Linden 8th Ward Reunion Community Festival
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Department of Parks & Recreation presents the Linden 8th Ward Reunion Community Festival!
Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this program.
- What: Linden 8th Ward Reunion Community Festival, featuring DJ Qua with Kyle Smith, Rich Harris and Doughboy. Also featuring Monique Bingham performing “We Had a Thing”, “Deep in the Bottom”, and “Flight”. Food trucks, game trucks, vendors! Bring your lawn chairs, and good energy!
- When: Saturday, August 9, from 3pm until 8pm.
- Where: St. Marks (Dorothy Ford Park) which is located at 1298 Hussa Street.
- How: For more information, contact the Department of Parks & Recreation at 908-474-8600.
2025 Latin Festival Vendor Information – Non Food
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden Inc. and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to host the 2025 Latin Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 12pm until 7pm.
Rain date: October 11, 2025.
The vendor registration deadline for the 2025 Latin Festival is September 26, 2025.
2025 Vendor Information – Non Food
- Register online here, or download the Latin Festival Non Food Vendor Application and return application by mail or in-person to: Uptown Linden, Inc. 403 North Wood Avenue, Linden NJ 07036.
- For more information, please contact Mikki at 908-718-5831 or by email.
2025 Latin Festival Vendor Information – Food
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, Uptown Linden Inc. and the Department of Parks & Recreation are pleased to host the 2025 Latin Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 12pm until 7pm.
Rain date: October 11, 2025.
The vendor registration deadline for the 2025 Latin Festival is September 26, 2025.
2025 Vendor Information – Food
- Register online here, or download the Latin Festival Food Vendor Application and return application by mail or in-person to: Uptown Linden, Inc. 403 North Wood Avenue, Linden NJ 07036.
- For more information, please contact Mikki at 908-718-5831 or by email.