The township is celebrating 250 years since its founding in 1767 with added elements at the annual ceremony.
The toy drive is organized by a woman who spends her summers at the shore.
The Ocean County Library will host the ceremony on Dec. 7, officials announced.
More than 1,200 people marched in the parade, not including the marching bands, military and Scout troops, officials said.
Breaking: The Toms River Patch will be at the parade too and will bring live video looks at the happenings. Read the article for details.
If you're out driving, watch for excited little ones. If you're an older treat-seeker, remember the curfew.
The parade is Monday; check out other reminders, including road closures.
Spooky displays make the holiday that much more fun.
There are 76 registered sex offenders in the Toms River area. Find out where they are before you go out to trick-or-treat.
The family again has decked out their home in all manner of creepy ways. Be sure to stop by for their Trick-or-Treat Bash with live actors.
Breaking: Here's information if you're going to the 78th edition of the parade tonight.
Conflicts with the school district calendar prompted the changes.
The longstanding practice will not be allowed this year before the day of the parade due to safety concerns, police said.
Security will be beefed up, organizers say; parade rule booklets available now.
The change in the planned start time is due to rain in the weather forecast, officials said.
The 2016 holiday weekend offers lots of opportunities to watch fireworks near Toms River. Check out the list here.
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The annual parade and memorial service will occur rain or shine.
The egg hunt had been postponed due to predictions of snow last weekend.
Snowstorm predictions prompt decision, officials say.
Daylight Saving Time is upon us; changing your clocks is a perfect time to make sure smoke, carbon monoxide detectors work.
Families can also visit the Caring Bunny - a unique event in a subdued environment tailored to special needs children
Outpouring of kindness from friends and strangers is "a Christmas/holiday blessing," the mother says.
The woman, whose 3-year-old is heartbroken, says she was disturbed to find out holiday decoration thefts have been common in town.
The officers brought gifts and smiles to patients at Children's Specialized Hospital in Toms River.
You don't have to wait until Christmas Eve to visit the website or download the app -- there's plenty to keep kids busy now.
Congregation B'nai Israel is hosting the event Wednesday in the hope of promoting unity in the Toms River community.
The Toms River Senior Center is seeking gift donations for the children who participate in the Head Start program.
The restaurant, owned by a Toms River South teacher and her husband, helps National Honor Society carry out 20-year Thanksgiving tradition.
Whether Grandma's house is nearby or a long drive from Toms River, find the cheapest gas wherever you'll be with the Patch gas price tool.
In five years of the food drive, the Toms River Futbol Club families have put together 960 Thanksgiving dinners.
Music, performances and the arrival of Santa highlight the celebration.
WATCH as the Rockettes put a twinkle in the eyes of their fans that almost outshines their festive costumes.
If you're active duty or you're a veteran, show ID at these places in and near Toms River to be treated in honor of your service to the U.S.
John Dorrity, an Army veteran and tireless worker for veterans issues, is the grand marshal this year.
Ocean County College is hosting a tribute event.
Norma Rush went to the Toms River Halloween parade as a teen, raised a family, and moved away. She found stark differences 25 years later.
If you went to watch, marched or rode on a float, or if you missed the parade, take a look here.
It's time to fall back, Toms River residents. Fire safety officials remind you to change batteries in your detectors, too.