Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. announces that the following streets will be closed during the hours below this weekend for the Portuguese Festival, Foot Race, and Parade:
Friday, June 12, 2026, to Sunday, June 14, 2026 - 8 a.m. to 12 midnight
• Ferry Street from Raymond Blvd. East to Jackson Street
• Edison Place from New Jersey Railroad Avenue to Ferry Street
• Bruen Street from Hamilton Street to Edison Place
• McWhorter Street from Ferry Street to Hamilton Street
• Congress Street from Downing Street to Ferry Street
• Niagara Street from Hensler Street to Ferry Street
• Jefferson Street from Downing Street to Ferry Street
Foot Race – Rolling Street Closures - Sunday, June 14, 2026 – 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Ferry Street from Peter Francisco Park to Charles Street
• New York Avenue from Lang Street to Jabez Street
• Rome Street to St. Charles Street
Parade – Rolling Street Closures - Sunday, June 14, 2026 – 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Ferry Street between Merchant Street and Union Street (Parade Route – Ferry Street from Wilson Avenue to Peter Francisco Park)
• Wilson Avenue between Merchant Street and Darcy Street (Staging Area – Re-opens at 12:30 p.m.)
Drivers are advised to anticipate delays and to plan alternate routes for all of these events. #newarknj #police #portuguese #festival
