Transportation & Parking Information – Flag Cities 2026

Flag Cities encourages attendees to utilize NJ TRANSIT, PATH, light rail, rideshare services, and shuttle transportation whenever possible. Transportation details and parking updates for each event will also be posted on the official event pages at FlagCities.com

Flag Cities Jersey City – June 12

Christopher Columbus Drive (between Marin Blvd. & Washington Blvd.)

Recommended Transportation

  • PATH service to Grove Street Station, located just steps from the event site
  • Hudson-Bergen Light Rail nearby
  • NJ TRANSIT bus routes servicing downtown Jersey City
  • Ferry service to Paulus Hook/Exchange Place area

Parking

  • Limited paid parking garages available throughout downtown Jersey City
  • Rideshare strongly encouraged

NJ TRANSIT/ PATH

  • PATH to Grove Street Station is the easiest option from NYC, Newark, Hoboken, and Journal Square
  • NJ TRANSIT bus service available throughout Jersey City and nearby transfer hubs

Flag Cities Bergen County – June 14

Overpeck Park- 40 Fort Lee Road in Leonia, NJ

Recommended Transportation

  • Attendees are encouraged to utilize off-site parking at 40 Fort Lee Road in Leonia and complimentary shuttle bus service
  • NJ TRANSIT bus routes serve the Overpeck Park area
  • Rideshare encouraged

NJ TRANSIT

  • NJ TRANSIT bus service available throughout Bergen County

Parking

There is limited parking on-site at Overpeck Park. 

Please park at the following locations to catch a FREE shuttle bus to and from the event

  • Henry Hobel Area by the Overpeck Park Entrance at Overpeck Park
  • Glenpointe Parking Garage Level 1&2:  500 Frank W. Burr Blvd, Teaneck, NJ 07666

Secaucus – June 21

Laurel Hill Park- walking distance from Secaucus Junction Rail Station

FREE SHUTTLE BUS to Secaucus – Laurel Hill (June 21st)

Shuttle bus starts at 10:30AM. Last shuttle from Laurel Hill Park at 5PM.

Shuttle Bus Route #1: Downtown/ Harmon Meadows Loop:

  1. Town Plaza Center: 122 1st Avenue, Secaucus
  1. Harmon Meadows: 200 Park Plaza Dr, Secaucus
  1. Secaucus Junction parking area (approx.. 30 Castle Rd)

 

Shuttle Bus Route #2:  Journal Square Loop:

  1. Journal Square – John F. Kennedy Blvd. (3 Path Plaza)

  2. Secaucus Junction parking area (approx.. 30 Castle Rd)

Laurel Hill Stop—The initial parking lot on the left when entering Laurel Hill Road.

Newark – June 24

Newark Fan Village - 70 Ferry Street

Recommended Transportation

  • PATH service to Newark Penn Station
  • Newark Light Rail connections
  • Easy pedestrian access from transit hubs

Parking

  • Multiple paid parking garages and surface lots located adjacent to the event area

 NJ TRANSIT / PATH

  • Newark Penn Station provides direct NJ TRANSIT rail access from throughout New Jersey

PATH service available directly from Manhattan, Jersey City, and Hoboken

East Rutherford – June 26

Riggin Memorial Field

Recommended Transportation

  • NJ TRANSIT rail service to Rutherford Station strongly encouraged
  • Approximately one-block walk from Rutherford Station to the event site
  • Local NJ TRANSIT bus service available

Parking

  • Limited parking available in East Rutherford
  • Rideshare and public transportation strongly encouraged

NJ TRANSIT

  • Rutherford Station is accessible via NJ TRANSIT rail lines serving Bergen County and Hoboken/New York connections

Bayonne – June 28

Stephen Gregg Park

Bayonne – Stephen R. Gregg Park (June 28th): Start at 11:30AM. Last Shuttle from Stephen R. Gregg Park at 6PM. 

Route #1: Downtown/ Bayonne HS loop:

  • Downtown Bayonne/ Bayonne Chamber of Commerce: 168 Broadway, Bayonne 
  • Bayonne High school: 669 Avenue A, Bayonne – Parking available here.

 

Route #2: MOTBY Loop:

  • MOTBY: 1632-2360 Constitution Ave, Bayonne 
  • 45th St. Light Rail: 736-746 Ave E, Bayonne 

 

Route #3: Journal Square:

  • Journal Square – John F. Kennedy Blvd. (3 Path Plaza)

 

Stephen R. Gregg Stop – The circle of Parkview Drive in between Devlin Drive and Dillon Drive.

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Paterson – July 3

Hinchliffe Stadium

Recommended Transportation

  • NJ TRANSIT rail service to Paterson Station, then rideshare to Hinchliff Stadium
  • NJ TRANSIT bus routes service downtown Paterson area
  • Rideshare encouraged

Parking

  • Parking garage located adjacent to Hinchliffe Stadium- limited parking
  • Public parking garages available in downtown Paterson
  • Public surface lots located near the Great Falls area
  • Limited street parking where permitted

NJ TRANSIT

  • Closest rail station: Paterson Station about 1 mile away
  • Served by NJ TRANSIT Main Line and Bergen County Line
  • Direct rail connections available from:
    • Hoboken Terminal
    • Secaucus Junction
  • NJ TRANSIT bus routes also serve downtown Paterson and nearby stadium area