NJ Transit Strike May Have Impacted Hoboken Festival, City Says, But Sunny Day Was Enjoyed

HOBOKEN, NJ — Although NJ Transit service was suspended Sunday due to a rail engineers' strike, the sun shined on the Spring Arts and Music Festival in Hoboken, drawing thousands of attendees.

A spokeswoman for the city of Hoboken said that the strike may have suppressed attendance, which is usually 30,000 or more.

"We estimate about 20,000 people attended this year's festival," said city spokeswoman Marilyn Baer, "which could indicate that the NJ Transit rail suspension had an impact on attendance."

Brenda K. Starr was the headlining musical act, and eight other bands and musicians participated on two stages.

The event features live musical performances on two stages, a variety of food, and more than 300 artists and other vendors.

See the photos above and below of human and canine guests enjoying the day.

The festival was funded in part by a grant from the NJ Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism (www.visitnj.org) and is sponsored by Ironstate, Veolia, and the Hudson County Division of Parks & Roads.

The city will hold a similar festival in fall, likely in late September or early October.

Contact Hoboken Cultural Affairs at 201-420-2000 Ext. 5102 for more information, or visit https://www.hobokennj.gov/departments/cultural-affairs.

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