2023 Holidays In West Orange: Christmas Events, Trees, Santa

WEST ORANGE, NJ — There are plenty of ways to celebrate the 2023 winter holidays in West Orange, including several local events and attractions.

Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, starts at sundown on Dec. 7 and ends at nightfall on Dec. 15. Christmas will follow on Dec. 25.

You don’t have to wait to start taking in all the sights and sounds of the season in West Orange, however.

The township’s annual tree lighting ceremony will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Town Hall, 66 Main Street. The event will also include live performances, a train ride, a petting zoo and another chance to meet Santa Claus – this time with photo opportunities.

Meanwhile, an annual menorah lighting event will return for the 2023 Hanukkah season on Thursday, Dec. 7. Read More: West Orange To Hold Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Here's some other recent news stories that will help you get the holidays off to a good start in West Orange (click the headline to read the article):

• West Orange Location Among 'Holiday House Tour' Destinations For 2023
• Where To Buy A Fresh Christmas Tree Near West Orange
• Where To See Santa Near West Orange This Christmas Season
• Free Holiday Lights At Turtle Back Zoo Will Return For 2023
  

Christmas parades, often complete with Santa Claus, festively decorated floats and marching bands, are another holiday tradition, both nationally and locally.

Attending the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is a bucket list item for many families. If you can’t be in New York City, the parade will be livestreamed on NBC and Peacock, the network’s streaming service, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

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