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Carteret Announces Free Concerts and Movies in Parks for July-August 2026
Carteret, New Jersey – Mayor Daniel J. Reiman has announced that the borough will host a series of free concerts and movies in its parks during the summer of 2026. The events, scheduled to begin in July, will take place in Carteret Park and Bishop Andrews Park and will be available to all residents and visitors at no cost.
The concert series, titled Concerts in the Park, will run every Friday evening at 7 p.m. throughout July and August. The venue will be the 18‑acre Carteret Park, located at the intersection of Carteret Avenue and Cypress Street. The first performance is slated for Friday, July 10 and will feature the band Part of Five. If inclement weather occurs, the concerts will be moved indoors to the Community Center on 100 Cooke Avenue.
The Movies in the Park series will begin on Wednesday, July 8 at Bishop Andrews Park in the nearby community of Chrome. The park, which covers 4.5 acres on Pershing and Salem Avenues, will host screenings on Wednesdays and Saturdays through August. The borough has arranged for rain‑date screenings to be scheduled if weather conditions make outdoor viewing impractical.
Both programs are free and the mayor has encouraged attendees to bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. The events are funded by the borough’s budget and by the Carteret Business Partnership, a local organization that supports community initiatives.
Carteret Park, the larger of the two venues, has been a focal point for borough recreation since its opening in the 1970s. The park’s 18‑acre expanse includes a playground, open field, and a pavilion that can accommodate up to 1,200 people. Bishop Andrews Park, while smaller, has a history of hosting community gatherings and is equipped with a screen and sound system that the borough has upgraded for the summer series.
Mayor Reiman’s announcement was posted on the borough’s official social‑media channels on June 20. In the post, he highlighted the importance of providing affordable cultural experiences for residents and noted that the partnership with the Carteret Business Partnership has made the series possible.
The concerts and movies are part of Carteret’s broader strategy to strengthen community ties and stimulate local commerce. Local businesses have expressed support, citing increased foot traffic during event nights. The borough’s tourism office expects the series to attract visitors from neighboring towns, potentially boosting sales for nearby restaurants and retail shops.
The scheduling of the events aligns with the borough’s annual calendar of public programming. The Concerts in the Park series follows a tradition that began in 2015, while the Movies in the Park series has been held since 2018. Both series have been well received in previous years, with attendance figures consistently exceeding 1,000 people per event.
The borough has also announced that the event schedule will be posted on its website and on the Carteret Business Partnership’s newsletter. Residents are encouraged to check the official schedule for any updates or changes, particularly regarding weather‑related venue shifts.
In summary, Carteret’s free summer entertainment program will provide residents with a mix of live music and film screenings at two central parks. The series, backed by municipal funds and the Carteret Business Partnership, is scheduled to run from July 8 through August, with concerts on Fridays and movies on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The borough has outlined contingency plans for bad weather and has urged attendees to bring personal seating and refreshments. The events are expected to enhance community engagement and support local businesses during the summer months.
The concert series, titled Concerts in the Park, will run every Friday evening at 7 p.m. throughout July and August. The venue will be the 18‑acre Carteret Park, located at the intersection of Carteret Avenue and Cypress Street. The first performance is slated for Friday, July 10 and will feature the band Part of Five. If inclement weather occurs, the concerts will be moved indoors to the Community Center on 100 Cooke Avenue.
The Movies in the Park series will begin on Wednesday, July 8 at Bishop Andrews Park in the nearby community of Chrome. The park, which covers 4.5 acres on Pershing and Salem Avenues, will host screenings on Wednesdays and Saturdays through August. The borough has arranged for rain‑date screenings to be scheduled if weather conditions make outdoor viewing impractical.
Both programs are free and the mayor has encouraged attendees to bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. The events are funded by the borough’s budget and by the Carteret Business Partnership, a local organization that supports community initiatives.
Carteret Park, the larger of the two venues, has been a focal point for borough recreation since its opening in the 1970s. The park’s 18‑acre expanse includes a playground, open field, and a pavilion that can accommodate up to 1,200 people. Bishop Andrews Park, while smaller, has a history of hosting community gatherings and is equipped with a screen and sound system that the borough has upgraded for the summer series.
Mayor Reiman’s announcement was posted on the borough’s official social‑media channels on June 20. In the post, he highlighted the importance of providing affordable cultural experiences for residents and noted that the partnership with the Carteret Business Partnership has made the series possible.
The concerts and movies are part of Carteret’s broader strategy to strengthen community ties and stimulate local commerce. Local businesses have expressed support, citing increased foot traffic during event nights. The borough’s tourism office expects the series to attract visitors from neighboring towns, potentially boosting sales for nearby restaurants and retail shops.
The scheduling of the events aligns with the borough’s annual calendar of public programming. The Concerts in the Park series follows a tradition that began in 2015, while the Movies in the Park series has been held since 2018. Both series have been well received in previous years, with attendance figures consistently exceeding 1,000 people per event.
The borough has also announced that the event schedule will be posted on its website and on the Carteret Business Partnership’s newsletter. Residents are encouraged to check the official schedule for any updates or changes, particularly regarding weather‑related venue shifts.
In summary, Carteret’s free summer entertainment program will provide residents with a mix of live music and film screenings at two central parks. The series, backed by municipal funds and the Carteret Business Partnership, is scheduled to run from July 8 through August, with concerts on Fridays and movies on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The borough has outlined contingency plans for bad weather and has urged attendees to bring personal seating and refreshments. The events are expected to enhance community engagement and support local businesses during the summer months.
