Festival, Parade, Live Comedy: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Spring has officially arrived.

As the weekend approaches and warmer weather makes its way throughout the area, there are plenty of things to do this weekend on the Jersey Shore.

Here are five things happening this weekend in Monmouth County:

Color & Light Festival
This Friday and Saturday, Asbury Park will host a collection of world-renowned digital artists to launch a free public arts festival.

Each artist will debut an imaginative new work to transform the Paramount Theatre into a tapestry of light, sound and creativity.

To learn more about the festival, you can visit their website.

The Paramount Theatre is located at 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park.

Sundown Sessions
This Saturday, you can enjoy live music and drinks during Sundown Sessions at Bar Bella in Bell Works. DJ Ayotay will be at the bar from 5-8 p.m., and the bar opens at 4 p.m.

To learn more, you can visit the Bell Works website.

Bell Works is located at 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel.

20th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
This weekend, you can keep the St. Patrick’s Day celebration going with the Highlands’ 20th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday.

Starting at 2 p.m., the parade will kick off at Waterwitch Avenue and feature bagpipes, marching bands, contests and more.

To learn more, you can visit the Highlands website or the parade event page.

Comedy Sportz
This Saturday, the Jersey Shore Arts Center will host “ComedySportz” where performers do live improv played as a sport. The show is family-friendly, interactive, and each show is different based on audience suggestions.

To learn more or purchase tickets, you can visit the Jersey Shore Arts Center website.

The Jersey Shore Arts Center is located at 66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove.

14th Annual Paint the Pony Purple
This Sunday, The Stone Pony will host the 14th annual, all-inclusive benefit concert in support of the epilepsy community of New Jersey.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and engage with local sponsors and exhibitors that provide valuable resources for the NJ epilepsy community and enjoy a live band performance, silent and live auctions, food and more.

To learn more or purchase tickets, you can visit the Stone Pony website.

The Stone Pony is located at 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park.