Visit us at AAPI New Jersey’s sixth annual Lantern Festival for Justice and Unity on Saturday, May 30th from 6–10pm! Edgemont Park will be illuminated with more than a thousand lanterns in honor of all the people who have helped light the way forward. This beloved event brings together thousands of people from all walks of life to share in the AAPI community’s dreams of a more just, inclusive, and welcoming future. There will be family-friendly activities, food trucks, art installations, and community partners dotted throughout the park. Come explore our shared histories, build solidarity, and enjoy live music performances and inspiring speakers during this joyful, powerful evening for all ages. Details online at: https://aapinewjersey.org/event/the-lantern-festival/ About AAPI New Jersey AAPI New Jersey is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that advocates for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and families across New Jersey. Our mission is to champion the well-being, rights, representation, histories, and cultures of New Jersey’s 1+ million Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
We shares stories of Montclair’s diverse and complex history through research, education, and programs. We connect the past with who we are today.
