Full Notification

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announces that streets in the downtown area near Prudential Center will be closed to traffic this weekend to accommodate the Korean Music Festival known as KCON, to be held Saturday, June 23rd to Sunday, June 24th, 2018.

In an effort to ensure the safety of KCON Festival-goers, the Newark Police Division will deploy both uniformed and plainclothes officers. Police will also utilize mobile surveillance cameras and will operate security checkpoints around the perimeter of the festival. Persons, bags and items will be searched upon entering the festival area. No umbrellas, bottles or backpacks are allowed.

“We look forward to seeing our residents and visitors enjoy this weekend’s KCON Festival and all that the City of Newark has to offer,” Director Ambrose said. “We simply request that everyone celebrate safely and responsibly. We encourage all participants to download the Newark Police Division App onto their cell phones to report crimes or other suspicious activities. Your partnership is invaluable in helping us to keep Newark safe.”

Attendees are asked to abide by the national event safety awareness watchwords: “If you see something, say something.”

STREET CLOSURE INFORMATION

Due to the traffic congestion resulting from this event, we are encouraging those traveling in the area to allow for extra time and, if not attending the event, plan an alternative route.

Starting today, Thursday, June 21, 2018 through 12 p.m., Monday, June 24, 2018, the following streets will be closed:

• Mulberry Street between Market and Lafayette Street

Tomorrow, Friday, June 22, 2018 through 12 p.m., Monday, June 24, 2018, the following additional streets will be closed:

• Lafayette Street between Devil’s Way and Mulberry Street
• Edison Place between Broad Street and McCarter Highway

Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about any suspicious or criminal activity to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through the Newark Police Division Smartphone App available at iTunes and Google Play.