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By Adrienne Romero | The Jersey Journal

The hottest ticket in town this week is the Jersey City festival and fireworks show -- and it's free. With Snoop Dog as the headline musical guest at the Exchange Place event (noon to 10 p.m.), the city expects to double the 100,000 people who attended last year.

With that big of a crowd expected, here are 10 things you should know for an optimal experience.

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Let's take a walk!

Traveling by foot or bike is probably best way to getting to the waterfront. Bike JC will offer a free bike check service at the festival at Christopher Columbus Drive near Hudson Street. All Citi Bike stations – except Exchange Place – will be operating and offering $3 single-ride passes for non-members.

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Or hop on a train

The PATH will follow a holiday schedule, and the stops at Exchange Place, Newport and Grove Street are 5- to 10-minute walks from festival. Buying round-trip tickets from ticket vending machines prior to the event will save you time. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will skip the Exchange Place stop from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. After 2 p.m., the light rail will stop one station before Exchange Place in each direction.

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A ferry would work too

NY Waterway will run on a weekend schedule to Harborside -- 210 Hudson St. -- from morning until 4:30 p.m.

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But if you must use a car

Taxis and ride-share services will only drop off passengers at designated access points around the border of the festival -- Grand Street and Jersey Avenue, in front of the Newport PATH station on Washington Street, and the City Hall Parking Lot at Montgomery and Marin Boulevard.

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What is OK to bring

Besides yourself, friends or family, and cash or debit card to eat and have fun, basically nothing else. If you really need to bring a bag, make sure it’s see-through. All bags are subject to search. And don't forget the sunscreen.

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What is not OK to bring

The city is saying “no way” to alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, bags or backpacks that are not clear, coolers, chairs, umbrellas, drones, balloons, kites, fireworks and weapons.

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Bring cash/card for food and drinks

There are so many food and drink selections to be stationed at the event that it might be too overwhelming. From Food Truck Alley on Hudson Street to Food Tent Village on Greene Street & Hudson Street, expect grub from Jimmy Dawns, Empanada Monster, Sip 'n Swirl, Gia Gelato & Café, Grace of Carol & Tesa, and more.

Cash always works, but there will also be ATMs around the festival grounds. With more than 100,000 people there, not all of them will have the best intentions. So guys, carry your wallets in your front pockets.

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And then some more for rides

After filling up, you and everyone else can enjoy games and rides located on Hudson Street, between Bay and Second streets. Tickets will range from $4-5 for rides that include super slide, ferris wheel and merry-go-round.

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Expect the "largest" fireworks display

Grucci, holder of the Guinness world record for the “largest fireworks display,” is spending their special day in Jersey City. The family-owned company has put on a show at multiple events such as the Olympics in Beijing, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, and Lake Placid, as well as U.S. presidential inaugurations.

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Yes, Snoop will be there

The West Coast rapper has sold 35 million records worldwide since his debut in 1993, and you can find him at the #50STAR stage at the foot of Montgomery Street and Exchange Place at around 8:30 p.m. As Snoop said in his No. 1 hit single “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “so bring your friends, all of y’all come inside.”