HCCC to Host Homecoming Block Party and Open House on Saturday October 18th
October 14, 2025
HCCC’s 50th Anniversary celebration continues on October 18th with the College’s first ever Homecoming Open House Block Party.
October 14, 2025, Jersey City, NJ – Each fall, colleges around the country welcome back students, alumni, and neighbors for the time-honored tradition of homecoming. This year, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is hosting its own edition of this fall favorite for the first time, creating a new tradition for its growing community. HCCC is proud to invite students, future students, alumni, and community members to its first ever Homecoming Block Party on Saturday, October 18, 2025, as part of the College’s 50th Anniversary celebration, Fifty and Forward, which will also feature the Fall Open House.
The festivities will take place from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Culinary Conference Center and Culinary Plaza Park at HCCC’s Journal Square Campus, bringing the community together for a day filled with music, performances, art, and reflection on five decades of growth and achievement.
The celebration will kick off with music and performances from some of Hudson County’s finest local talent including the Union City High School Band and West New York Salsa Performers. They’ll also meet the nominees for HCCC’s first-ever Homecoming Court and see the winners crowned. Other highlights will include a live ice sculpting by Chef Kevin O’Malley and the dedication of HCCC’s 50th anniversary time capsule. A special “Golden Hour Toast” will close the formal program, honoring both the College’s legacy and the bright years ahead.
Music and energy will fill the air all day and keep the block party atmosphere lively and engaging. Attendees can explore campus facilities, connect with faculty and staff, learn more about HCCC’s array of academic programs and life at the College, and celebrate alongside students and alumni who make HCCC a cornerstone of the Hudson County community. There will be plenty of family-friendly fun and entertainment including henna artists, caricatures, face-painting, pumpkin carving, cotton candy, candy apples, plus a variety of games including axe throwing, basketball free throws, and more.
“We are thrilled to welcome our students, alumni, neighbors, and friends to celebrate this extraordinary milestone with us,” said HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber. “Our 50th anniversary celebration is the perfect moment to launch a new tradition with our first-ever Homecoming party. This event reflects the true spirit of HCCC — inclusive, vibrant, and deeply connected to our community. We look forward to welcoming back our old friends and saying hello to new ones for the first time.”
This Golden Anniversary event is free and open to the public. HCCC welcomes everyone to join the celebration, honor the College’s rich 50-year history, and look forward to an even more vibrant future.
Event: HCCC Homecoming & Open House Block Party
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: HCCC Journal Square Campus, Jersey City NJ – Culinary Conference Center and Culinary
Plaza Park (161 Newkirk Street)
For more information or to register for the event, visit HCCC’s 50th anniversary events website at https://www.hccc.edu/50th/events/.