Ridgewood 'Downtown For The Holidays' Altered Due To Coronavirus

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Village of Ridgewood’s "Downtown for the Holidays" event has a revised plan, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The current plan is subject to change, based on what occurs with the COVID-19 pandemic in the coming weeks, according to a news release from the Village.

Currently, the event is scheduled for Dec. 4 from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Streets will not be closed, so there will be no fire truck or trackless train, they announced.

The Village Christmas tree will be located at the corner of East Ridgewood Avenue and Broad Street, which will be glowing with lights. A walk through Memorial Park at Van Neste Square can start with a look at the tree, and a walk through the decorated pedestrian tunnel at the train tracks to see the tree at Station Plaza.

Both of these trees will be decorated with festive ornaments donated by residents, businesses, groups, and organizations, the Village said.

In addition to other themed happenings, Santa Claus will be appearing in the window of Panico, and The Grinch will also be appearing on a nearby rooftop.

Also for the holiday season, donation boxes for new, unused toiletries will be placed in various locations throughout Ridgewood.

These items will be donated to Ridgecrest Senior Housing, SHARE Senior Housing, Social Services Food Pantry, West Bergen Mental Healthcare, and Family Promise, according to the Village.

The deadline for the toiletry donations is December 17, 2020.

Here's where you can donate items:

• YMCA - 112 Oak St.
• Bookends - 211 East Ridgewood Ave.
• Araya Rebirth - 10 Garber Square
• Hillmann Lighting - 133 East Ridgewood Ave.
• Chestnut Catering - 25 Chestnut St.
• AT&T - 367 Route 17 South
• Ridgewood Public Library - 125 North Maple Ave.