- Event Overview
About
Hoboken, NJ
Memorial Day Bar Crawl
Hoboken is one square mile with a bar on most blocks of it, which removes any question of where a crawl should run. The Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl takes Washington Street.
Washington carries bar after bar the length of the town, with the Manhattan skyline across the river. There is no wasted walking on this route because nothing in Hoboken is far from anything. The town is small enough that the whole route fits inside a few minutes of walking end to end, so a group can double back to a room it liked without losing the rest of the night.
Late May in Hudson County is warm with a breeze off the river. The sidewalk seating is back out along Washington and a long weekend keeps the street busy until closing.
Our hosts run the Washington Street route with the stops confirmed in advance. Specials are arranged at each bar and the wristband covers every stop.
Event Detalis
Largest Pub Crawl Event
40,000+ Attendees
100+ Participating Bars
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- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
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One Wristband, Every Bar
A single wristband replaces the cover charge at every participating Hoboken bar.
Welcome Drink Included
Your opening drink is covered, so the night starts without a queue at the bar.
Long Weekend Drink Specials
Wristband pricing at every participating Hoboken bar, start to finish.
Best Summer Outfit Contest
The contest rewards effort rather than spend, and judging happens along the way.
No Work Monday
The Washington Street route takes its time, because Monday is not a problem for anyone.
Patio Season Opens
Late May is when the Hoboken outdoor seating finally comes back, and the route uses it.
Hosts on the Route
Our hosts handle check-in, the contest and anything that comes up between venues.
Nothing to Plan
Turn up with a wristband and the rest of the night is handled.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
The Hoboken Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl route runs through State Street / Capitol Square. All stops within walking distance. Full lineup sent to ticket holders before the event.
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Tickets are available at pubcrawls.com before the event.
Check-in opens at 7:00 PM on the Washington Street route. Address arrives with your ticket.
Collect your band and your first drink. The route opens at 7:30 PM.
Hosts lead the group bar to bar across the evening.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hoboken Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl?
Hoboken half empties toward the shore over the long weekend, which makes Washington Street unusually manageable. The crawl covers participating bars on one wristband with a digital map.
What date does the Hoboken page list?
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. By that afternoon a good share of the city has already left for the Jersey Shore, which shortens every door line.
Do people leave Hoboken for the long weekend?
In large numbers. Hoboken is a commuter city and Memorial Day sends much of it down the parkway to the shore, so Washington Street runs noticeably lighter.
What is late May weather like in Hoboken?
Mild, usually in the 70s through the afternoon with a breeze off the Hudson that keeps the waterfront comfortable well into the evening hours. It is genuinely good patio weather by then.
Are the Washington Street patios open by then?
Fully. Hoboken commits to sidewalk seating from late May and with bars sitting a few doors apart, the patios make the early hours genuinely the best part.
Is the Hoboken waterfront busy that weekend?
Very. Pier A and the waterfront parks fill from the morning on a holiday Saturday, which puts a large crowd onto Washington Street by late afternoon. Expect the first stops to be full.
Does the Memorial Day weight show in Hudson County?
Yes. The county marks the weekend with parades and waterfront ceremonies, and the view across to Manhattan makes the Hoboken versions particularly well attended. Expect closures along the waterfront on the Monday.
Who is in Hoboken that weekend?
A smaller and more local crowd than usual. With a share of the city at the shore, the Washington Street rooms belong to the people who stayed behind.
