Cultural & Heritage at the Jersey Shore
Victorian festivals, Irish celebrations, Italian feasts, and heritage events
9
Events
3
Major Festivals
5
Free Events
6
Months Active
Destination Cultural & Heritage
Major cultural & heritage worth planning your trip around.
June 7, 2026
11am-7pm
NJ's largest LGBTQ+ celebration with parade, entertainment, and community celebration.
Highlights
September 17-20, 2026
Varies; parade Sunday 1pm
Largest Irish festival on the East Coast with music, dancing, boxing, and grand parade.
Highlights
October 9-12, 2026
Various events throughout
Cape May's signature Victorian celebration with house tours, dinners, and themed events.
Highlights
Major Cultural & Heritage
Comics, collectibles, and pop culture convention with celebrity guests.
One of NJ's largest St. Patrick's Day parades with 6,700+ marchers.
One of largest St. Patrick's Day parades on the East Coast.
38th annual parade down AC Boardwalk with casino celebrations.
Parade past Stone Pony and Wonder Bar celebrating Irish heritage.
200,000 tulips in bloom with garden tours, wine tastings, and trolley tours.
Cultural & Heritage by Month
Cultural & Heritage by County
Monmouth County
3
events
Ocean County
1
events
Atlantic County
1
events
Cape May County
4
events
Frequently Asked Questions
What cultural & heritage are there at the Jersey Shore?
The Jersey Shore hosts 9 cultural & heritage throughout the year. Victorian festivals, Irish celebrations, Italian feasts, and heritage events
When is the best time for cultural & heritage at the shore?
Cultural & Heritage events happen throughout the year, with events in January, March, April, June, September, October.
Are there free cultural & heritage at the Jersey Shore?
Yes, 5 of the 9 cultural & heritage at the Jersey Shore are free to attend.