Seasonal & Holidays
Nutley Christmas Tree, Menorah Lighting Event Returns For 2017
The Nutley event on Dec. 3 will include photos with Santa, live music, roasted chestnuts and hot cider.
NUTLEY, NJ — One of Nutley’s oldest traditions – the annual Holiday Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting – will return to the township for the 2017 holiday season. The public event is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with activities scheduled to take place inside John H. Walker Middle School and areas around the Nutley Park Oval.
Franklin Avenue will be closed between Chestnut and New streets for the event, town officials stated in a news release.
According to town officials:
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“Santa returns to Nutley with his reindeer and will be ready to have his picture taken with the children. Carrying on the holiday tradition, the celebration will include live entertainment from local musical groups approximately every 15 to 20 minutes, including the Elementary School Choir, the John H. Walker Middle School Concert Choir, the Middle School Jazz Band, the Choralettes, and the Brass Ensemble. Under the direction of Music Director Dr. James Riley, the groups will provide a medley of holiday music sure to please all in attendance.”
Nutley officials said:
“The event’s festivities will feature a mini-train ride, horse and buggy rides, roasted chestnuts, hot cider and coffee and family entertainment. There will be a special refreshment/bake sale to support the Friends of the Nutley Singers and the Nutley Music Boosters Association. At the conclusion of the celebration, all are invited to visit the Live Nativity at the Vincent United Methodist Church from 7 to 8 p.m., with performances every 20 minutes.”
“Our holiday celebration is a wonderful tradition that brings families and friends together,” Mayor Joseph Scarpelli said. “Nothing is more beautiful than seeing the Park Oval decorated for the holiday season.”
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For more information visit the township’s website at www.nutleynj.org/treelighting or contact the Mayor’s Office at 973-284-4959.
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