Ghost of Uncle Joe's

Jersey City, NJ · Quirky

When: October 23–24, 2026
Where: Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Ave · Jersey City · NJ
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

A graveyard Halloween masquerade and fundraiser held among the headstones of New Jersey's oldest cemetery, started in 2010 by promoter Tony Susco and named for a defunct rock club. Local bands perform in costume as deceased musicians, with proceeds supporting the cemetery's preservation.

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A graveyard Halloween masquerade and fundraiser held among the headstones of New Jersey's oldest cemetery, started in 2010 by promoter Tony Susco and named for a defunct rock club.
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