HACKENSACK, N.J. — Families looking for thrills, treats and a good cause will find all three when the L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival arrives in Hackensack starting on Thursday, June 4.
Featuring rides, games, food and more, the L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival will be held at 2 University Plaza Drive. The event brings family-friendly entertainment to the community from Thursday, June 4, through Sunday, June 14.
The Hackensack L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival will be open from 5 to 11 p.m. from Monday through Friday; and 3 to 11 p.m. on Saturday through Sunday. After 8 p.m., all minors must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or older.
Carnival admission is $5.
No backpacks are allowed into the carnival; and no face coverings are allowed (religious exemptions provided). Children must be 36 inches tall to go on most of the rides.
Proceeds from the carnival will benefit L.E.A.D. and its drug and violence prevention mission, including school-based prevention education programs taught by law enforcement officers in Hackensack.
L.E.A.D. offers an evidence-based drug and violence prevention program that uses fun and interactive lessons to help young people build confidence and make healthy life choices. The program is built on the Botvin LifeSkills® Training curriculum, through which students learn goal-setting, responsible decision-making and emotional management skills.
“Our L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival in Hackensack is a wonderful opportunity for families from around the region to enjoy great entertainment while making a real difference for local students,” said Nick DeMauro, Executive Director and CEO of L.E.A.D. “Every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting the law enforcement officers who teach our evidence-based prevention curriculum right here in New Jersey and across the nation.”
WHAT:
- L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival in Hackensack, N.J.
- Carnival games, rides and food.
- Rides and games operated by Amusements of America
WHEN:
- Thursday, June 4, through Sunday, June 14.
WHERE:
- 2 University Plaza Drive, Hackensack, NJ 07601
TICKETS:
- Admission is $5. Ride tickets are purchased separately.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Purchase a discount Mega Pass online, bundling admission with an unlimited ride wristband. Guests who instead choose to buy their wristband at the carnival will have to pay gate admission.
For more information, or to buy tickets in advance, visit TheLEADFest.com.
Philanthropic support for L.E.A.D. through events like L.E.A.D. Fest will help the organization extend its programming to additional schools by certifying more officers to deliver evidence-based drug and violence prevention education directly in schools and communities.
“L.E.A.D. Fest is about bringing communities together while supporting programs that help students make positive decisions and build strong futures,” said L.E.A.D Executive Director & CEO DeMauro. “Every ticket purchased helps us continue our mission of helping students across New Jersey, New York and throughout the country to make good decisions, reject drug use and avoid violence.”
About L.E.A.D.
L.E.A.D. — Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence — is a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students understand the dangers of drugs and violence while teaching them how to set attainable goals, manage their emotions and make wise decisions. L.E.A.D. trains and certifies law enforcement officers to deliver evidence-based drug and violence prevention education directly in schools and communities — reaching students before risky decisions arise. L.E.A.D. officers teach Botvin LifeSkills® Training (LST), the most rigorously tested prevention curriculum in the country, proven to reduce drug use, alcohol misuse, and violent behavior. L.E.A.D. is active in all 50 states with more than 6,500 certified officer and educator instructors, made possible through donations and grants.
About Amusements of America
Amusements of America is one of the largest and most respected carnival and amusement companies in the United States, providing safe, high-quality family entertainment at events nationwide. More information is available at amusementsofamerica.com.
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