“Once again, the Borough and Kingsway Church have partnered to usher in the holiday season in Downtown Glassboro,” said Glassboro Mayor John E. Wallace III, who will lead the countdown. “The tree lighting is a classic celebration, and we are thrilled to have an incredible night of festivities planned for the residents and guests. The lighting countdown is the highlight of my season and I am proud to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season.”

“We are always excited for this time of year to showcase annual events in our beautiful downtown,” said Council President George Cossabone, Sr. “Our Trunk or Treats are a safe alternative or an addition to door-to-door trick or treating, and provides an opportunity for the community, including businesses and organizations, to come out and support our kids and families.”

“The excitement we get from residents and businesses for our yearly events is extraordinary. Glassboro’s Italian Festival creates a vibrant, culturally rich experience for everyone,” said Mayor John Wallace. “This year's festival will offer a cultural journey filled with authentic Italian food, family fun, live music, art, and tradition. It’s with tremendous pride that we continue the tradition of the Italian Festival being an event that brings friends and families together to create wonderful memories.”

“The Borough is proud to present this long-standing event to which families can come and enjoy an evening out, with cars, entertainment, and fun,” said Councilman George Cossabone, Sr. “There is simply no other car show in the region that is produced in such an entertaining way. Downtown Glassboro is the perfect setting for hosting dynamic, engaging, and experiential events like our car show.”

“The Borough is grateful to Women United for their dedication to enhancing Renlund Memorial Park with a new Born Learning Trail and expanding what our park already has to offer," said Councilwoman Anna Miller. "This addition gives families an opportunity to turn a stroll through our park into an interactive outdoor learning experience.”

“We are proud to see that the Borough of Glass Festival has grown into a must-see event for art lovers of all ages,” said Mayor John E. Wallace III. “This festival brings creative, peaceful, harmonious, people of all ages together to celebrate the arts, community, and each other.”

“This event harnesses our Borough’s collective spirit and brings residents together for a free day of entertainment and education, building on the sense of friendship that makes Glassboro such a great community,” said Council President George Cossabone. “I’d like to offer a very special Thank You to our local businesses and organizations who continue to support unity in Glassboro while sharing the values of collaboration and community.”

“After several fun-filled years of Summer Fest, this year will be the best yet,” said Mayor John Wallace. “Residents and visitors alike are invited to hear live music, indulge in unique food, and relax with a cold beverage or participate in interactive experiences for all ages in the exceptional setting of our beautiful Town Square.”

The Glassboro Memorial Day parade is an over 100- year tradition and a patriotic event that honors those who have fallen in battle.

“Glassboro is proud to be home to one of the best holiday events in Gloucester County,” said Glassboro Mayor John E. Wallace III, who will lead the countdown. “The tree lighting is classic Glassboro, and we are thrilled to have an incredible night planned for the residents and guests. It’s the highlight of my season to greet everyone following the lighting and wish them a wonderful holiday season.”

“We are excited to partner with the Housing Authority and Pennrose in creating these beautiful, high quality, affordable homes,” said Councilman Andrew Halter. “We intend to continue development of housing throughout Glassboro and partner with other developers looking to build smart, modern housing options.”

“Autumn is an exciting time of year in Glassboro. We host new experiences and events focusing on family-friendly entertainment.” Said Councilwoman Anna Miller. “It’s that time of year for university students and residents to come together to enjoy some of the best seasonal events that South Jersey has to offer.”

“This is a very special year for the Borough as the Annual Italian Festival resumes after much anticipation. Our festival is like no other and celebrates a large part of our community. We are delighted to once again join residents and visitors in this annual tradition of amazing food, great music, and Italian Heritage,” said Councilwoman Anna Miller. “This year's festival will offer a full spectrum of events and activities for all ages; Italian food, wine competition, carnival games, artisan vendors, and a full schedule of authentic Italian performances by local favorites as well as new entertainers.”

“The Borough is proud to be such an integral part of South Jersey’s car culture and continuing to host this must-attend event,” said Councilman Andrew Halter. “The grand scale of our car show signifies the importance of showcasing automotive history in a family-friendly atmosphere. We are excited to host this event and the sense of community that events like this bring to Downtown Glassboro”

To commemorate our rich history of glass blowing, on July 17, 2021, 5-10 PM, we will host the “Borough of Glass Festival Art Walk and Night Market.” This art festival and market will be marked by artists selling and performing demonstrations of their unique crafts.

“The Borough is delighted to collaborate with residents and local artists on this outdoor mural project,” said Councilman Andrew Halter. “In addition to creating a beautiful work of art for visitors to our downtown, it celebrates the history and diversity of Glassboro with the local community through art.”

Join us for our annual Summer Fest! Enjoy live entertainment, interactive activities, food trucks, and local craft beer Thursdays 5-9 pm from June 3 to July 29, 2021, in Glassboro Town Square.

The Glassboro Memorial Day parade is an over 100- year tradition and a patriotic event that honors those who have fallen in battle.

“This mural is about bringing our residents together and celebrating Glassboro’s history,” said Councilwoman Anna Miller. “I am excited that we can be a part of history by being able to paint it ourselves. It represents diversity and inclusion and the fact that our town has always been full of amazing people.”

“The community told us they would like to create an inclusive place where residents can grow fresh produce and flowers as well as an open space to meet, share, connect and learn about food and gardening,” Said Glassboro Councilwoman, Anna Miller. “Our Community Garden provides opportunities for residents to develop deep connections to food, to understand where it comes from, and to appreciate the resources that go into growing and producing it.”