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Events & Celebrations

City & Community Events

Events & Celebrations are overseen by the Deptartment of Public Affairs. They are responsible for coordinating city and community sponsored events to increase awareness of Burlington's rich historical and cultural resources, foster community connections, and enhance quality of life for residents and visitors .

Use the calendar above or the link below to see upcoming events happening in our historic city of Burlington.

Contact Information

City Hall Municipal Office
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Color Your Stress Away

Keegan Recreation Center 522 Wood Street, Burlington City (Burlington County, NJ), NJ, United States

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The City of Burlington Police Department and Edgewater Park Township Police Department are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2025 Youth Police Academy!

Applications are available for pickup at either police department and must be completed and returned by May 23, 2025.

For questions or more information, please contact our lead instructors:

Det. Will Lancenese
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The City of Burlington Police Department and Edgewater Park Township Police Department are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2025 Youth Police Academy!

Applications are available for pickup at either police department and must be completed and returned by May 23, 2025.

For questions or more information, please contact our lead instructors:

Det. Will Lancenese
wlancenese@burlingtonnj.us

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ARE YOU READY FOR THE BURLINGTON CITY BOARDWALK STREET FESTIVAL? ⛱

This huge event on the waterfront will feature over 200 vendors, food trucks, live music, beer garden and children's activities. Be sure to mark your calendars and like/follow us for updates!!

( VENDORS - PLEASE SCAN THE QR CODE OR VISIT: cityboardwalk2024.Eventbrite.com )
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ARE YOU READY FOR THE BURLINGTON CITY BOARDWALK STREET FESTIVAL? ⛱

This huge event on the waterfront will feature over 200 vendors, food trucks, live music, beer garden and childrens activities. Be sure to mark your calendars and like/follow us for updates!!

( VENDORS - PLEASE SCAN THE QR CODE OR VISIT: cityboardwalk2024.Eventbrite.com )
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Check out Lyceum Hall Center For The Arts!

All are welcome at our creative arts and arts education center. Scan the QR or visit us at lyceumhallarts.com to learn more. We have our free event, Kids' Arts Bash coming up on April 5, concerts, artist receptions with art exhibits, summer camps, kid and teen classes and more! Check us out. #artscenter #artwork #theatre #theatrekid #jazz #livemusic #jers
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Check out Lyceum Hall Center For The Arts!

All are welcome at our creative arts and arts education center. Scan the QR or visit us at lyceumhallarts.com to learn more. We have our free event, Kids Arts Bash coming up on April 5, concerts, artist receptions with art exhibits, summer camps, kid and teen classes and more! Check us out. #artscenter #artwork #theatre #theatrekid #jazz #livemusic #jerseyarts

Department of Public Affairs

Performs all appropriate functions respecting City Public Affairs.

Division of Recreation

Youth and adult sports activities. Recreational facility information.

Division of Health & Vital Statistics

City of Burlington vital statistics, licensure of food services, and licensure of pet dogs.

Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp permits, information and waterway information.

The Tourism Council is an advisory board with representation from each of the City's historical and other major community groups. This Council, under the supervision of the Department of Public Affairs, Council, Mayor and Administrator, coordinates all appropriate functions respecting the advancement of City travel and tourism, including:

  • Celebration of the City’s holidays, parades, and other events
  • Marketing of City resources, especially historical assets
  • Oversight, creation, and production of Marketing Materials
  • Distribution of Tourism marketing materials
  • Coordination of resources for celebrations and public events
  • Development and presentation of guided tours

In order to accomplish our objectives of promoting awareness of Burlington's rich history and attract visitors to our historic district, the Tourism Council works closely with other City departments, organizations, and associations, especially the Department of Public Affairs.

The Tourism Council consists of representatives of:
  • Barry Conaway, Mayor
  • City of Burlington Common Council
  • Burlington County Historical Society
  • City of Burlington Historical Society
  • Colonial Burlington Foundation
  • Greater Burlington Chamber of Commerce
  • City of Burlington Historic Preservation Commission
  • Historic Yorkshire Alliance
  • Oliver Cromwell Society
  • Main Street Burlington
  • The Library Company of Burlington

Contact Information

City Hall Municipal Office
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm)

John Alexander
Tel: 609-386-0200 Ext. 115
Fax: 609-386-0214
Email: JAlexander@burlingtonnj.us

City & Community Events

Celebrations & Events is a Division of the Dept. of Public Affairs, and is responsible for coordinating City- and community-sponsored events to increase awareness of Burlington's rich historical and cultural resources, foster community connections, and enhance quality of life for residents and visitors .

Visit our calendars page with the link below to stay up to date with any upcoming events happening in our historic city of Burlington.

Tour Guide & Map

FREE Self-guided Walking Tour brochure of 44 historical sites of the Historic District, as well as:

  • Historical Notes on Over 40 Sites
  • Attractions
  • Calendar of Year-round Events
  • Amenities appealing to Families with Children, Seniors
  • History Buffs

Tour Planning

FREE assistance to Travel Agents, Meeting or Event Planners, Organization Social and Activity Directors to design custom tour and dining/shopping packages to present to your group, organization, association, club, or company.

Travelers and travel pros can request these, plus review attractions, dining, shopping and directions by calling 609-386-0200 x114 or e-mail your request to JAlexander@burlingtonnj.us

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