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Lights, Music, Triumph! Ridgewood’s Holiday Kick-Off and the RHS Marching Band’s Record Season

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Ridgewood Lights Up the Holidays! RHS Marching Band Celebrates Tree Lighting Cheer and Sets All-County Record

photos courtesy of the RHS Marching Band

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Ridgewood NJ, Downtown for the Holidays: Kicking Off the Christmas Season in Ridgewood. The chilly December air was warmed by the community spirit and the festive sounds of the Ridgewood High School (RHS) Band.

It was an honor to perform at this beloved annual tradition, helping the wonderful community spread that extra dose of holiday cheer. A huge thank you is owed to the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce for organizing such a seamless and spectacular evening. Despite the extra cold weather, the RHS Band wishes everyone a joyful and warm holiday season!

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Village of Ridgewood Christmas Tree Donation!

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Ridgewood NJ,the tradition continues , this year  a 71-year-old Norway spruce will soon be on display at the train station thanks to Ridgewood American Legion Post 53 Commander Lou Francis and his wife, Yvonne.

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Celebrate the Start of the Holiday Season With the Village of Ridgewood’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

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Ridgewood NJ, bring the whole family to downtown Ridgewood to celebrate the start of the holiday season on Friday, December 6th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm! (Christmas Tree lighting at 6:30 pm.) The annual Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event will feature a host of family-friendly activities including Touch-a-Truck, a trackless train, Santa in his golf cart, live music, dancers in shop windows, and s’mores and firepits in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.

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The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Downtown for the Holidays –December 1 – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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video courtesy of  Village Manager Keith Kazmark

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Christmas Tree arrived at East Ridgewood Avenue and Broad Street just before Thanksgiving.  Check out the arrival video here https://youtu.be/LSoCZXispgc.  Thank you to the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce, Downes Tree Service, our Parks and Recreation Department and the Ridgewood Police Department for their collective efforts coordinating the safe delivery of the tree!

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Meet the 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

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New York NY , the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is an iconic symbol of the holiday season in New York City. Each year, a grand tree is selected and displayed in the plaza at Rockefeller Center. Here are some key details about this year’s tree:

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Ridgewood Village Council Ducks “Live Tree” Issue

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Ridgewood NJ, at the October 25 Village Council meeting, a very brief discussion led to the conclusion that there will not be a “live” tree for the town Christmas tree.  Well over  300 people signed an online petition asking that the town stop cutting down a living tree for this purpose.  However, the council concluded that the currently used location is the best one, and a tree cannot be planted there.  So much for Green Ridgewood.

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The Bergen County Parks Department introduces ICE BUMPER CARS at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland!

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photo courtesy of Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco

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Paramus NJ,  the Bergen County Parks Department is excited to introduce ICE BUMPER CARS at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland! Skip the bridge and tunnel toll this winter break and bring the family to Van Saun County Park to strap-in for exhilarating, bumping fun!

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The Village of Ridgewood 2022 Christmas Tree Makes it Debut

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Ridgewood NJ, on Thursday the Village of Ridgewood 2022 Christmas tree was delivered to the central business district in Ridgewood . The tree arrived just before the long overdue paving starts on Franklin Avenue . Ridgewood puts up a fresh tree for Christmas every year  . The yearly tradition is for a donated tree to be cut down and delivered to the Village . The reality is that the donors get a much needed free tree removal and the Village gets a beautiful tree for the holiday season. Downs Tree service cuts the tree down and brings it into town .

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The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce 2021 Downtown for the Holidays Event !

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Ridgewood NJ, the Chamber of Commerce 2021 Downtown for the Holidays event was different this year due to an abundance of caution over COVID19 the tradition tree lighting countdown was dropped. Planning for the event began mid-summer when there was still a great deal of uncertainty over the virus. The Ridgewood Chamber assures us they looks forward to restoring the traditional elements of Downtown for the Holidays in 2022.  If you couldn’t make it Scott Lief did a fantastic job hosting the Downtown for the Holidays TV broadcasting live on Facebook for the event .

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What to Look For When Choosing Your Christmas Tree

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Ridgewood NJ, the holiday season is right around the corner! Trees.com shared what to know when choosing what real Christmas Tree to bring home.

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Paul Vagianos Controversial Owner of “It’s Greek to Me” Running for Ridgewood Village Council

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Ridgewood NJ, Paul Vagianos the controversial owner of “It’s Greek to Me” is throwing his hat in the ring for a run at the Village Council slot left open by the sudden departure of Bernie Walsh .

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Ridgewood 2020 Christmas Tree Still Shines Bright

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Ridgewood NJ, the holiday festivities in Ridgewood  were a little different this year due to the ongoing pandemic.  But all in all it is one of the most beautiful Christmas trees in shape and stature  in years.

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD : DONATION OF CHRISTMAS TREE

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village is looking for a donation of a large (40-80 foot tall) evergreen tree, from someone’s yard, to display in the Village’s Central Business District during the holiday season.  If you or someone you know in a nearby town has an evergreen tree that they wish to donate, please contact Paul Vagianos at 201-755-6465.

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Village of Ridgewood Seeks Christmas Tree Donation

Village of Ridgewood's 2017 Christmas Tree

photo by Boyd Loving

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village is looking for a donation of a large (40-80 foot tall) evergreen tree, from someone’s yard, to display in the Village’s Central Business District during the holiday season.  If you or someone you know in a nearby town has an evergreen tree that they wish to donate, please contact Paul Vagianos at 201-755-6465.