The Village Block Party

With pleasant weather and a jam packed weekend full of events, Jersey City was once again the place to be on Saturday. With live music, food trucks, local vendors, booze, and even a visit from Princess Anna, the Village Block Party was sure to have something for everyone. Cool vibes, diverse music, and great people made the festival the ideal way to spend a gorgeous day.

I started off at the Basket Kreations table, where I had the privilege of speaking with Cindy Garrison for nearly an hour! By the end of our talk, I decided to buy the ‘Pomegranate Swirl’ scented soap and I’m glad I did. Cindy has been making homemade soaps for the past 5 months and she is determined on changing the way consumers look at beauty products. You should pay her a visit because she makes affordable, quality products, and she knows her stuff!

After leaving Basket Kreations, I stopped by Be The Difference, where I spoke to Joy. Joy and her team make inspirational t-shirts, with motivational messages such as “My Future is Bright.” I even got to check out Bella’s Art Style, where all of candles are homemade locally.

I ended my quick visit to the festival at Cork & Canvas, whose team of artists aim to teach people how to paint while having fun and enjoying a glass of wine. It’s Jersey City’s new way to paint the town and I can’t wait to try it for myself!

On my way out of the festival, there was a belly dancing performance near the stage, which invigorated the entire party. This was also a sharp contrast to the more relaxed acoustic performances that I enjoyed earlier, but this musical diversity was truly symbolic of the city’s overall diversity.