Newark's North Ward · Since 2007

Mt. Prospect Avenue, at its best.

We keep the avenue clean, green and full of life, from Bloomfield Avenue to the Belleville border.

Next UpClassic Car Show on Halloween, Sat Oct 31 →
2007Serving the Mt. Prospect district
7 daysOur clean team is on the street every week
2x a yearFresh seasonal plantings and street banners
3Signature events: Car Show, Halloween Parade, Holiday Light Parade
Signature Events

Three Events the whole North Ward shows up for.

Our signature events fill Mt. Prospect Avenue with neighbors, bring new customers to local businesses and spark real neighborhood pride.

Classic cars lining Mt. Prospect AvenueClassic cars from above on the avenueCar Show trophy presentation
This Year · Sat, Oct 31

Classic Car Show

Chrome, horsepower and history take over the avenue as collectors roll in with classics, muscle cars and custom builds. This year the Car Show rolls in on Halloween, Saturday, October 31.

  • Classic and custom cars lining the avenue
  • Trophies for the standout rides
  • Vendor activations from local businesses
Families in costume at the Halloween ParadeHalloween fun on the avenueAn artist at work at a district event
Annual · October

Halloween Parade

Costumed kids, families and local businesses march down Mt. Prospect Avenue for one of the most colorful days of the year.

  • A costume parade for all ages
  • Treats and activities from local businesses
  • A family day on a safe, festive avenue
An illuminated float in the Holiday Parade of LightsSanta with local school childrenThe holiday tree lighting
Annual · December

Holiday Parade of Lights

The North Ward lights up with glowing floats designed by Newark Public Schools students, a tree lighting and our house decorating contest. The most recent parade even featured a Bad Bunny themed float from Dr. Horton School and First Avenue School.

  • Student designed light up floats
  • Tree lighting on the avenue
  • House decorating contest
Watch

A magical night in the North Ward.

See the most recent Holiday Parade of Lights through the eyes of Newark NJ Blog.

Life on the Avenue

Everyday moments on Mt. Prospect.

Murals, local flavors, fresh flowers and a clean team that never stops.

Murals
Local flavors
Neighborhood favorites
Clean team
Seasonal plantings
Small businesses
Who We Are

A partnership built by the neighborhood.

Mt. Prospect Partnership (MPP) is the District Management Corporation for the Mt. Prospect Avenue Neighborhood Improvement District.

We are a coalition of business owners, property owners, community organizations and residents working to keep this historic corridor stable, healthy and growing. We partner closely with the Forest Hill Community Association and the City of Newark.

The MPP clean team on Mt. Prospect AvenueOn the street 7 days a week
In the News

The avenue, as others see it.

Grand openings, local favorites and a little history from Mt. Prospect Avenue.

Our Programs

Support for the businesses that make the avenue.

All programs
MPP Storefront Improvement Grant Program

Storefront Improvement Grant

A 50% match for district stakeholders to upgrade signage, awnings and storefront lighting.

Newark Gift Card Program

The Newark Gift Card

Keep spending local. Businesses can sign up to accept it, and anyone can buy one.

For Business Owners

Opening or running a business here?

Grants, promotion, a clean corridor and a team that picks up the phone. We are here to help you grow.