Bergen County Christmas Tree Lighting Events Kick Off Holiday Season
Kick off the holiday season in Bergen County with a festive Christmas tree lighting ceremony in your local community! Many Bergen County Christmas tree lighting events include holiday music, refreshments, appearances by Santa, and more! Read on for a complete listing of Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in Bergen County!
Note: This is an evolving post! More Bergen County Christmas tree lighting events will be added as announcements are made. Feel free to contact us or comment below with information about Christmas tree lighting events in your local Bergen County community.
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Christmas Tree Lighting Events in Bergen County NJ
Fort Lee Christmas Tree Lighting
November 30 2017
7:00pm
Jack Alter Fort Lee Community Center
1355 Inwood Terrace
Fort Lee NJ
The annual Fort Lee Christmas tree lighting will take place on November 30th at the Jack Alter Fort Lee Community Center. Come celebrate the holiday season with your community! This festive event will feature holiday music, hot chocolate and refreshments, and many more surprises! Please bring a toy to donate to the Fort Lee PBA Toy Drive in support of local families in need and the USMC Toys for Tots (new toys and unwrapped). Rain date – December 1st.
City of Garfield Christmas Tree Lighting
November 27 2017
6:30pm
Garfield City Hall
111 Outwater Lane
Garfield NJ
The City of Garfield’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on November 27th. Come see the lighting of the Christmas tree, visit with Santa, and enjoy some festive holiday music and refreshments!
Hasbrouck Heights Christmas Tree Lighting &
Holiday Parade
November 24 2017
Parade – 7:00pm
Christmas Tree Lighting – 7:45pm
Boulevard
Hasbrouck Heights NJ
The Hasbrouck Heights Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on November 24th. The parade starts promptly at 7pm on the corner of Lawrence Avenue and Boulevard and continues up Boulevard to the circle. The Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at the end of the parade. Children are then invited to meet with Santa at TD Bank (109 Boulevard).
Englewood Christmas Tree Lighting
December 2 2017
6:00pm
Englewood City Hall
N. Van Brunt Street
Englewood NJ
The Englewood Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on December 2nd at City Hall.
Oradell Tree Lighting
December 3 2017
5:00pm
Oradell Borough Hall
355 Kinderkamack Road
Oradell NJ
The Oradell Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on December 3rd at Borough Hall.
Park Ridge Christmas Tree Lighting
December 3 2017
5:00pm
Depot Square
Park Ridge NJ
The Park Ridge Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at Depot Square of December 3rd. Children may bring a natural ornament for the tree. Also, please bring a nonperishable food item for the Tri-Boro Food Pantry.
Fair Lawn Holiday Lighting
December 5 2017
7:00pm
Fair Lawn Municipal Building
Fair Lawn NJ
This special holiday event features the caroling of the Fair Lawn Girl and Boy Scouts and the arrival of Santa Claus to help with the official holiday lighting of the Municipal Building. All children will be able to see Santa and will receive candy canes or chocolate coins (bring your camera). In the event of inclement weather, Santa will still be inside the building to see children.
Hackensack Christmas Tree Lighting
December 4 2017
5:30pm
Courthouse Green
Main Street
Hackensack NJ
The Hackensack Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on December 4th at the Courthouse Green. This special holiday event will also feature Victorian carolers, costumed characters, free refreshments, an appearance by Santa, and more.
Hillsdale Christmas Tree Lighting & Menorah Lighting
December 6 2017
7:00pm
Veterans Park
Hillsdale Avenue & Broadway
Hillsdale NJ
Come enjoy a holiday in Veterans Park. This special event will feature the Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting, special performance by the Lakeside Choraliers, a special visitor (bring your camera!) and refreshments. Rain date – December 7th.
Rutherford Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade
November 25 2107
4:00pm
Union Avenue to Park Avenue
Rutherford NJ
The annual Rutherford Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on November 25th. The parade will begins at the corner of Springfield and Union Avenues, and will end at Lincoln Park. Immediately following the parade, the annual Rutherford Christmas Tree Lighting will take place. From 4:00 – 8:00, enjoy a Holiday Village in Lincoln Park.
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