Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs

NOW LIVE: LAP and HPP Now Accepting Applications for FY27

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:48:10 +0000

The Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development (HCOCHA/TD) is excited to announce the launch of Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) applications for the Local Arts Program (LAP) and History Partnership Program (HPP) grants.

The deadline for both applications will be Friday, September 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Please visit the LAP and HPP webpages for more information such as guidelines, webinars and more.

Annual Puerto Rican Raising 8/11

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:10:06 +0000

Join us for our annual Puerto Rican flag raising with our friends from Jersey City Puerto Rican Heritage, Arts, and Culture (JCPRHAC)

Dominican Republic Restoration Day Flag Raising 8/10

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:50:10 +0000

Join us as we raise the flag of the Dominican Republic in honor of their Restoration Day. This event honors a battle that finally led to the nation’s second independence from Spain.

250th July 8th Flag Raising

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:49 +0000

Join us on Wednesday, July 8th to celebrate the 250 anniversary of the reading of the Declaration of Independence in NJ, with a performance from the New Jersey Fifes and Drums

5th Annual Portugal Day Celebration 6/30

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:22:41 +0000

On Tuesday, June 30^th, Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive, invites you to join the 5^th Annual Hudson County Portugal Day Celebration at 6:00 pm at the Brennan Court House in Jersey City!

Annual Caribbean American Heritage Month Flag Raising 6/30

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:56:23 +0000

Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive, hosts the 3^rd Annual Hudson County Caribbean American Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony on Tuesday, June 30^th at 1 pm. Join this annual celebration at Brennan Court House to close out Caribbean American Heritage Month!

Flag Cities Festival FREE THIS SUNDAY 6/28

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:24:51 +0000

FIFA World Cup 2026 is heating up — and Hudson County is right in the middle of the action!

Free Flag Cities Festivals 2026 is an official massive World Cup fan festival series across Northern New Jersey hosting the region’s biggest celebrations in Hudson County’s own Secaucus and Bayonne!

Enjoy live soccer matches broadcasted on massive LED screens, food trucks, international cuisine, beer gardens, DJs, live music, cultural performances, soccer games, family activities, artisan vendors, merch, and more!

Each event is uniquely tailored to celebrate the team, country, and culture playing the next day.

Hudson County Executive Craig Guy Unveils “Waves of Love” Community Art Mural in Partnership with General Pencil

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:16:55 +0000

On June 10, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs | Tourism Development officially unveiled Waves of Love, a new mural project led by artist Duda Penteado, alongside ten Hudson County student artists, Mayor James Solomon, and Katie Vanoncini, owner of General Pencil. The mural celebrates community connection, creativity, and the importance of public art as a force for unity and beautification throughout Hudson County.

Annual Philippine Flag Raising – Friday, June 12 at 10:30AM

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:58 +0000

Join us on Friday, June 12 at 10:30AM for our annual Philippine Flag Raising with our friends from PAFCOM

LOCATION: Brennan Court House, 583 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Showing the Love: Hudson County Lives, HIV/AIDS, and the AIDS Memorial Quilt

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:47:52 +0000

Join us on Thursday, June 4th at 4:30PM for our National PRIDE Month Flag Raising and a special panel discussion from 5–6 PM in the Brennan Courthouse Rotunda.

The Honorable Judge Turula, Jonathan Lucas from the Hudson Pride Center, Director Darice Toon of Hudson County Department of Health Human Services and others will discuss personal and historical experiences on the frontlines of the HIV/AIDS crisis.