First Street In Hoboken Reserved For Pedestrians, Shoppers Sunday

HOBOKEN, NJ — First Street in Hoboken is full of small businesses, restaurants, and beautiful shade trees. But it doesn't get as much publicity as a shopping destination as the nearby main street, Washington Street.

This Sunday, there will be more reason to shop the side street. The Hoboken Business Alliance has announced its pilot of “Summer Streets” to attract residents and visitors to shop, eat, and enjoy Hoboken.

“Summer Streets” presented by the Hoboken Business Alliance will take place on Sunday, June 28 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. down First Street in Hoboken. The street will be open to pedestrian traffic only from Washington Street to Clinton Street.

Everyone is encouraged to explore and support the diverse mix of shops while adhering to social distancing and mask guidelines to stay safe.

Tables will be set up throughout the street where local restaurants can take orders and serve guests, and many shops will have items on display outside available for purchase.

Shops on the street range from the Guitar Bar to Little City Books.

“These are challenging times for small businesses and it’s critical that we continue to find ways to support the local Hoboken community,” said Gregory Dell’Aquila, president of the Hoboken Business Alliance. “With Summer Streets, the Hoboken Business Alliance is creating new opportunities for businesses to expand their footprint and connect with customers in a safe and meaningful way.”

Following the pilot event on June 28, the HBA plans to extend Summer Streets throughout the neighborhood over the next eight weeks.

For more information on Summer Streets presented by the Hoboken Business Alliance and the #GoBoken campaign, go to www.hobokenalliance.com or follow Hoboken Business Alliance on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Meanwhile, more than 50 restaurants applied for and received city approval for expanded sidewalk cafes, "parklets," and "streateries," after the governor began allowing outdoor dining starting June 15. See this link for more information on participating Hoboken restaurants and rules.

The city announced in a press release Tuesday that more restaurants are adding outdoor dining. Carpe Diem, a restaurant/tavern near the 14th Street Viaduct, was planning a ribbon cutting for their outdoor "streaterie" Wednesday.

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