Passaic County Chabad Center Schedules Wayne 'Car Menorah Parade'

WAYNE, NJ — The Chabad Center of Passaic County isn't letting the coronavirus stop their Hanukkah celebrations, but they are making changes for safety as the pandemic continues.

Recently, the Chabad Center announced a Car Menorah Parade departing from the Chabad Center traveling to Wayne Town Hall, culminating in a "COVID-SAFE" menorah lighting on Tuesday, Dec. 15.

"This year we are inviting the community to participate in safely bringing Hanukkah to the homes of those unable to attend due to coronavirus," said Rabbi Mayer Gurkov of the Chabad Center.

"The Car Menorah Parade is a perfect way for Wayne’s Jewish community to show our Jewish pride and celebrate Hanukkah during the pandemic."

According to the center, the parade route will travel via the main thoroughfares of Wayne, including Hamburg Turnpike and Valley Road, finishing at Wayne Town Hall.

The Car Menorah Parade is part of the worldwide Hanukkah campaign, according to the center. Chabad-organized menorah parades throughout the world will see over 6,500 Hanukkah menorah-topped cars hit the road, officials said.

Starting at 5:30 p.m., the car parade will make its way to town hall, where a menorah lighting is scheduled at 7 p.m.