HACKENSACK'S ILLUMINATION 250 COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Join us for the Illumination 250 Celebration on October 3rd, when downtown Hackensack transforms into a vibrant hub of cultural expression. Experience live performances, interactive art installations, and community-driven activities that highlight the diverse stories of Hackensack residents.
Ways to Get Involved
Oct 03, 2026, 7:50 PM – 9:00 PMAtlantic Street Park, 102 State St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USADive into a wild sound adventure with the Hackensack MP3 Experiment lighting up your senses like never before. Put on your headphones and show up. That's all you need to know.
Oct 03, 2026, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PMAnderson Street Park, 47 Anderson St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USAJoin the Giant Puppet Parade on October 3 and celebrate Hackensack’s 250th anniversary by marching alongside giant puppets, musicians, artists, and your neighbors. Sign up to march in the parade or become a Puppet Master and help bring one of the spectacular giant puppets to life!
Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PMAtlantic Street Park, 102 State St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USAJoin us for the Illumination 250 Celebration on October 3rd, when downtown Hackensack transforms into a vibrant hub of cultural expression. Experience live performances, interactive art installations, and community-driven activities that highlight the diverse stories of Hackensack residents.
Oct 03, 2026, 9:00 PM – Oct 26, 2026, 12:00 AMThe Historic Green, 1-23 Washington Place, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USAIllumination 250 will culminate with an immersive light and sound installation created by Leni Schwendinger Light Projects (LSLP). My Signature : My Declaration explores the meaning of signature and honors the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Hackensack community.
THE STORY OF ILLUMINATION 250
Illumination 250 is a collaborative celebration of America's 250th Anniversary, designed to honor the cultural diversity of Hackensack. Developed by local organizations, this event encourages community involvement through storytelling, art-making workshops, and performances that reflect the rich heritage of our city.
Join us to create, connect, and celebrate!
OUR PARTNERS
Illumination 250 is a project of the Hackensack Performing Arts Center, in partnership with the Northern NJ Community Foundation’s ArtsBergen, Hackensack Main Street Business Alliance, Greater Bergen Community Action, and the City of Hackensack, supported by funding through the NJEDA’s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program.
Together, we are dedicated to fostering community spirit through the arts.
