Ridgewood's 'Downtown For The Holidays' Postponed

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — "Downtown for the Holidays" was already slated to look a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, so what's another change?

Mayor Susan Knudsen announced on social media Friday that the holiday event has been pushed back one weekend due to weather. The new date is Dec. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.

However, the Ridgewood Holiday Sale Day is still scheduled for Saturday.

Forecasters say a strong storm that could develop into a nor'easter – and even bring some snow – is expected to hit New Jersey on Friday and Saturday, packing 45-mph winds that could cause power outages.

READ MORE: NJ Weather: Strong Coastal Storm, 45-MPH Winds Expected To Hit

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the festivities have changed this year.

Streets will not be closed, so there will be no fire truck or trackless train, town officials recently 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.

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Holiday festivities will also look a little different this year in Glen Rock, but, unlike some other cities and towns across the state, township officials won't cancel them outright.

On Saturday, the township will host a virtual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, which will be broadcast on GRTV, and on YouTube.

READ MORE: Glen Rock Christmas Tree Lighting Goes Virtual