Event Details
Celebrate Pakistan’s independence, culture, and community at the 2026 New Jersey Pakistan Day Parade & Festival on Sunday, August 16, at 99 Wood Avenue in Edison.
Hosted by the Pakistan Day Parade of New Jersey, this annual celebration brings together thousands of residents, families, elected officials, dignitaries, community organizations, businesses, and performers from across New Jersey and beyond.
The day will feature traditional Pakistani food, cultural performances, live music, vendors, community booths, family activities, a press conference, the raising of the American and Pakistani flags, a Pakistan Day parade, and recognition of distinguished guests.
Event Schedule:
1:00–2:30 PM — Halwa Puri
2:30–3:30 PM — Pre-Parade Cultural Programs
3:30–4:00 PM — Press Conference and Flag Hoisting
4:00–5:00 PM — Pakistan Day Parade
5:00–5:30 PM — Dignitary Speeches and Recognition
5:45–8:00 PM — Cultural and Musical Program
8:00–8:10 PM — Maghrib Prayer
8:10–9:30 PM — Musical Program Continues
People of all backgrounds are invited to join us for a day celebrating Pakistani-American heritage, friendship, civic engagement, and unity.
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Rain Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time: 1:00–9:30 PM
Location: 99 Wood Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820
For additional information, visit https://pdpnj.org/.