{"id":225602,"date":"2026-05-31T21:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T21:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/?p=225602"},"modified":"2026-06-11T13:22:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:22:07","slug":"world-cup-fan-fests-new-jersey-flag-cities-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/world-cup-fan-fests-new-jersey-flag-cities-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About the Flag Cities Fan Fests Happening Across New Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-fan-fests-2026-1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"world cup fan fests 2026\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-fan-fests-2026-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-fan-fests-2026-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-fan-fests-2026-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-fan-fests-2026-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-fan-fests-2026-1-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">woo hoo<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As New Jersey gears up to host eight World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/metlife-stadium-name-change-new-york-new-jersey-stadium-2026-world-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">temporarily renamed New York New Jersey Stadium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the duration of the tournament), fans without tickets will still have the chance to experience the excitement through seven large-scale fan festivals hosted across New Jersey\u2019s official Flag Cities this summer, presented by Goya Foods company.<\/span><b> Read on for more about the Flag Cities 2026 series taking place in Jersey City, Bergen County, Newark, Secaucus, East Rutherford, Bayonne, and Paterson, NJ for summer 2026.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225646\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-fan-fests-2026-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"world cup fan fests 2026\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-fan-fests-2026-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-fan-fests-2026-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-fan-fests-2026-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-fan-fests-2026-1-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-fan-fests-2026-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Flag Cities 2026 Series<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, is headquartered in Jersey City and serves as the sponsor of Flag Cities 2026 events, in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. The series brings an immersive fan festival experience to seven New Jersey <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/shortest-flights-from-newark-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">destinations<\/a> leading up to each match at MetLife Stadium.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/nj-transit-world-cup-april-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WTF is Happening with NJ Transit for World Cup?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 200,000 tourists are expected to visit New Jersey during the World Cup, with matches at MetLife at a capacity of 80,000, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/njtpa.org\/blog\/convention-center-facility-pitched-for-meadowlands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey Transportation Planning Authority<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back in February, New Jersey officials announced the cancellation of a large-scale Fan Festival planned for Liberty State Park in Jersey City, instead redirecting the multi-million-dollar budget toward decentralized local watch parties and community events, including the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce\u2019s Flag Cities 2026 program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Flag Cities\u2019 festivals will feature live entertainment, local and global cuisine, interactive soccer zones, an artisan vendor village, and massive LED TVs broadcasting the games. Guests can expect food trucks, beer gardens, kids\u2019 zones and family activities, DJs, cultural performances, and a Goya tasting truck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per the Flag Cities <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flagcities.com\/about-flag-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201ceach event is uniquely tailored to celebrate the team, country, and culture playing the next day.\u201d The events will also have their own notable act and watch party, with at least one game broadcast live.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DYiWZsVpqtQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; 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margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DYiWZsVpqtQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Flag Cities 2026 (@flagcities2026)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flag Cities is produced by Axiom Communications (DBA Flag Cities Entertainment) for the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2026 World Cup is expected to generate over<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/njbmagazine.com\/monthly-articles\/how-local-businesses-can-benefit-from-the-world-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $3.3 billion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in direct economic impact across New Jersey, with fan spending flowing into hotels, restaurants, transportation, and local businesses, according to Alex Lasry, CEO of the New York New Jersey Host Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cNot everyone can afford tickets to World Cup matches, so it was important to get everyone involved, &#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jim Kirkos, president + CEO of the Meadowlands Chamber, told <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/njbmagazine.com\/monthly-articles\/how-local-businesses-can-benefit-from-the-world-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey Business Magazine.<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe want the opportunity to showcase our communities and local businesses.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>All the Events<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c89e9f8b-fedd-44c0-a3b7-1be6d72a7878\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"119\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">We&#8217;ve rounded up all the important dates, whether you&#8217;re planning to participate or just want to stay out of the crowd.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>Jersey City | Christopher Columbus Drive between <\/b><b>Marin Boulevard + Washington Boulevard<\/b><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday, June 12th at 5:00PM-midnight<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a13de24-cfa4-83ea-bff4-329d8a1046fc-5\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a13de24-cfa4-83ea-bff4-329d8a1046fc-5\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a13de24-cfa4-83ea-bff4-329d8a1046fc-5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-14\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"8b2d31e8-2363-44fe-a60b-c887e0e5ae06\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"256\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">This event will air the USA vs. Paraguay match at 9PM. American disco group <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Village People<\/span><\/span> will serve as the musical act for the event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Ticket info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission FREE for all.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tickets and more info are available <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flagcities2026.ticketspice.com\/flag-cities-2026-jersey-city\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Recommended transportation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PATH service to Grove Street Station<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (just steps away from the event site)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hudson-Bergen Light Rail&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NJ TRANSIT bus routes&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ferry service to Paulus Hook\/Exchange Place area<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is limited paid parking garages available throughout downtown Jersey City, and rideshare is strongly encouraged, and the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PATH to Grove Street Station is the easiest option from NYC, Newark, Hoboken, and Journal Square.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Bergen County | Overpeck Park, 40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday, June 14th at 11AM-7PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking place at Overpeck Park at 40 Fort Lee Road in Leonia, this fan fest will feature two international matches throughout the day: Germany vs. Curacao at 1PM + Netherlands vs. Japan at 4PM. Musical band The Royal Scam will be performing. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for the show.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ticket info:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adults ages 12+: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$23.10 including fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Children ages 3-11:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are $12.05, including fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Children 2 and under: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FREE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your tickets <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flagcities2026.ticketspice.com\/flag-cities-2026-bergen-county\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Recommended transportation:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is limited on-site parking, attendees are urged to use off-site parking at 40 Fort Lee Road or the free bus shuttle service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NJ TRANSIT bus routes serve the Overpeck Park area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rideshare is also encouraged<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Secaucus | Laurel Hill Park<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday, June 21st at 11AM-5PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Laurel Hill Park, just walking distance from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secaucus Junction Rail Station, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain vs. Saudi Arabia will be broadcast on massive LED screens for fans to watch, starting at 12PM.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ticket info:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adults ages 12+: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$23.10 including fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Children ages 3-11:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are $12.05, including fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Children 2 and under: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FREE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your tickets <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flagcities2026.ticketspice.com\/flag-cities-2026-secaucus-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Recommended transportation:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NJ TRANSIT rail service to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secaucus Junction Station<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complimentary shuttle buses and walking routes are available <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from Secaucus Junction to Laurel Hill Park<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-site parking lots with shuttle service also available<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Newark | Mulberry Plaza<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wednesday, June 24th at 4PM-9PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newark\u2019s Flag Cities\u2019 event will host screenings of Scotland vs. Brazil at 6PM + Morocco vs. Haiti at 6PM. American rapper Soulja Boy will be the musical guest of the night.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ticket info:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adults ages 12+: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$23.10 including fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Children ages 3-11:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are $12.05, including fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Children 2 and under: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FREE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your tickets <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flagcities2026.ticketspice.com\/flag-cities-2026-newark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/hoboken-world-cup-block-parties-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hoboken to Host 12-day Series of Block Parties for World Cup<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>Recommended transportation:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PATH service to Newark Penn Station<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NJ TRANSIT rail service to Newark Penn Station<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newark Light Rail connections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedestrian access from transit hubs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple paid parking garages nearby<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>East Rutherford + Rutherford Downtown | Riggin Memorial Field<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday, June 26th at 5-11PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">East Rutherford will showcase two international matches: Uruguay vs. Spain at 8PM + Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia at 8PM at Riggin Memorial Field. Indie\/Rock band Easy Honey will be performing here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ticket info:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adults ages 12+: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$23.10 including fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Children ages 3-11:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are $12.05, including fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Children 2 and under: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FREE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your tickets <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flagcities2026.ticketspice.com\/flag-cities-2026-east-rutherford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Recommended transportation:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NJ TRANSIT rail service to Rutherford Station (one-block walk to event site)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local NJ TRANSIT bus servic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ride share and public transportation strongly encouraged as there is limited parking available<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Bayonne | Stephen Gregg Park<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday, June 28th at 11AM-6PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Games airing at Stephen Gregg Park are still TBD. Check the event page <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flagcities2026.ticketspice.com\/flag-cities-2026-bayonne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for updates. A notable act has not been announced yet for this event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ticket info:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adults ages 12+: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$23.10 including fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Children ages 3-11:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are $12.05, including fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Children 2 and under: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FREE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your tickets <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flagcities2026.ticketspice.com\/flag-cities-2026-bayonne\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Recommended transportation:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hudson-Bergen Light Rail service to Bayonne stations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NJ TRANSIT<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bus routes servicing Bayonne<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-site parking info TBA (shuttle service may be available)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited local parking available<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Paterson | Hinchliffe Stadium<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday, July 3rd at 4PM-9PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final Flag Cities event will take place inside Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson. Games airing and performers are still TBD. Check the event page <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flagcities2026.ticketspice.com\/flag-cities-2026-paterson-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ticket info:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adults ages 12+: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$23.10 including fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Children ages 3-11:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are $12.05, including fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Children 2 and under: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FREE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your tickets <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flagcities2026.ticketspice.com\/flag-cities-2026-paterson-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Recommended transportation<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NJ TRANSIT<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rail service to Paterson Station, then rideshare to Hinchliffe Stadium<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NJ TRANSIT bus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;routes service downtown Paterson area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parking garage located next to Hinchliffe Stadium (limited parking available)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public parking garages in downtown Paterson<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public surface lots located near the Great Falls area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited street parking where permitted<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>BONUS:&nbsp; Official NJ Soccer Kit Launch + Jersey Unveiling | Mulberry Commons,&nbsp;Newark<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Saturday, May 30th at1-7PM<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225630\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/prudential-center-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"prudential center\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/prudential-center-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/prudential-center-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/prudential-center-150x150.jpg 150w, 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The NJ Soccer Kit Project invited local designers to submit their vision for the first official state soccer kit representing the Garden State, and the winning design will be unveiled during this event outside of <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Prudential Center<\/span><\/span> on May 30th from 1PM-7PM. Guests can expect<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> DJs, food, soccer activations, and entertainment as the winning design is officially announced and celebrated. 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