Full Notification

Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr., announces that the following streets will be closed during the below designated hours due to the Hot 97 Summer Jam concert at Prudential Center:
 
Beginning from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Friday, June 20, 2025
 
- Columbia Street between Lafayette Street and Edison Place
- Mulberry Street between Lafayette Street and Edison Place
 
Drivers are advised to anticipate delays and plan alternate routes.

Prudential Center’s Bag Policy:
 
Per the Prudential Center’s policy, bags up to 12”x14” are permitted. Anything larger, including backpacks, is not permitted, except for childcare or medical bags. Permissible larger bags will be x-rayed. All bags are subject to search by Prudential Center security team members at each point of entry. Bags that do not meet these expectations must be returned to the guest’s vehicle or stored in a Prudential Center-supplied locker at the guest’s expense. Lockers are located outside the M&M’s Tower and Lafayette Street entrances.
 
For safety reasons, guests are refused entry if they are in possession of prohibited items. Illegal items will be confiscated and turned over to the police. If a guest is found inside the area with prohibited items, the items may be confiscated, and the guest may be ejected from the facility. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: firearms, guns, knives, bats, blackjacks, and more. For a full list of prohibited items, visit: https://www.prucenter.com/arena-policy.
 
All persons, bags, parcels, clothing, and other items may be subject to random screening and security checks. Law enforcement K-9 units will be positioned in the area for the safety of all attendees. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #traffic