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Tonight 6PM : The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Downtown for the Holidays and Christmas Tree Lighting

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Ridgewood NJ, December 2nd – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – East Ridgewood Avenue, from Maple Avenue to Broad Street – The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Downtown for the Holidays – Come to the East Side, the West Side, and all around the Central Business District for this family friendly annual event, where the streets are closed to vehicles on East Ridgewood Avenue, creating a pedestrian plaza from North Maple Avenue to Broad Street.

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The Bergen County Historical Society Presents Holiday Scenes and Songs at Historic New Bridge Landing

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New Bridge Landing , the Bergen County Historical Society presents Holiday Scenes and Songs at Historic New Bridge Landing a special outdoor holiday event on Sunday December 5th, 4 pm-5:30 pm. 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ.

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RIDGEWOOD DOWNTOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS EVENT RESCHEDULED FOR 12/11/2020

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood will be holding a Downtown for the Holidays event this year, which will be in keeping with COVID-19 restrictions.  Social distancing and face masks will be required.  Due to the bad weather predicted for tonight, the event will be held on December 11, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The streets will be open to traffic, so we invite you to stroll on the sidewalks and enjoy the kickoff to the holidays. The Village Christmas tree, at the corner of East Ridgewood Avenue and Broad Street, will already be lit, and will be glowing with lights, the trees in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square and at Station Plaza will be decorated with festive ornaments donated by residents, businesses, groups, and organizations; there will be a Kid’s Corner with a drawing to take home and submit for a prize; music throughout the area will be provided by various groups; dancers from Art of Motion Dance Theatre and youth from HeART in Motion Studio will perform in store windows, and be sure to take a walk to the west side of the Central Business District, through the decorated pedestrian tunnel!

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Village of Ridgewood Revises “Downtown for the Holiday” Event

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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood’s Downtown for the Holidays event has a revised plan, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The current plan is subject to change, based on  what occurs with the COVID-19 pandemic in the coming weeks. The event will be held on December 4, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The streets will not be closed down, so there will be no fire truck or trackless train.

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Tonight Ridgewood’s 34th Annual Downtown for the Holidays – December 6th

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Ridgewood NJ, The 34th Annual Downtown for the Holidays – December 6th – Come and enjoy this annual event, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., sponsored by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce.  East Ridgewood Avenue, from Walnut Street through Broad Street, becomes a pedestrian mall with lots of entertainment, and the lighting of the Christmas tree. 

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Ridgewood Chamber Annual 33nd Downtown for the Holidays

The Ridgewood Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

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Ridgewood NJ, Mark your calendars (it is early) for this annual traditional Ridgewood Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration…..FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018…5:30-9pm
rain or shine…

You do not have to go to NYC to see the lighting of a huge Christmas Tree…this is a locally grown Ridgewood Tree.

Join this “traditional” celebration Friday, November 30, 2018 5:30-7pm .E. Ridgewood Ave will be filled with Holiday music and entertainment.
Santa will be in Van Neste Park for the little ones. While waiting for Santa, listen to Cider Sing and Tasting.

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Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Celebrates its 33rd Annual Downtown for the Holidays

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Celebrates its 33rd Annual Downtown for the Holidays on Friday, November 30, 2018 , yes every 5 years it falls this early.This years’ Tree Lighting Celebration-Downtown for the Holidays event, will have a smaller blue print.

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Ridgewood Downtown tradition was a success

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DECEMBER 11, 2015    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015, 12:31 AM
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Tree lighting was another success

To the Editor:

We cannot thank everyone enough for coming out to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Ridgewood’s tradition — Downtown for the Holidays Tree Lighting.

The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce would like to publicly recognize and thank everyone who generously supported and sponsored this year’s event.

Shopping and dining locally is the best way to say thank you to the Ridgewood’s business district. Thank you to all residents, families and friends who shared the 2015 tree lighting. In alphabetical order, thank you to:

Annie and Mike Hull; Art of Motion; Atlantic Stewardship Bank; B. Witching Bath Company; Bagelicious; Boiling Springs Savings Bank; Bow Tie Warner Cinema Theatre; Canines Can Do; C&C Iacono; CareOne Ridgewood Avenue; Carlo’s Bakery; Christ Church; CC Van Emburgh Funeral Home; ConnectOne Bank; Country Pancake House & Restaurant; Columbia Bank; Cup Cakes by Carousel; Daily Treat; Downes Tree Service and Staff; Duxiana;

Elf on the Shelf; Emily’s Singers; Family Chiropractors; Femmebot; Freedom Bank; From the Top Music Studio; Gold Fish Swim School; Hillmann Lighting; Huntington Learning Center; Lazarath & Williamson; Little Ivy Learning Center; Lt. Ron Gimbert; Life Opportunities Unlimited; Marge Downs; Mark Manke; Mayor and Council; Mr. & Mrs. G. Negrycz; Panico Salon & Spa; Park West Tavern & Loft; Party’s Unplugged; Patty Herman; Pearl Restaurant; Pink Bungalow; PNC Wealth Management; Porch Light Productions

Residents, Friends, Families; Richard Bassler and Family; Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce; Ridgewood CBD; Ridgewood Library; Ridgewood News; Ridgewood Party Rental; Ridgewood Women Gardner’s; Ridgewood YMCA; RHS Marching Band; RHS Orchestra; RHS Carolers; Ridgewood Boy Scouts Troup 7; Ridgewood Police/Fire/Parks/Signal/EMS/DPW; Rob Dowling; Santa Claus; Serene Therapeutics; Sullivan Associates; Taekwondo All In; The Conservatory; The Office Beer Bar & Grill; The Valley Hospital; Ulrich, Inc.; Van Dyk Healthcare; Village of Ridgewood; West Bergen Mental Healthcare; Westside Nursery School; Woman’s Club of Ridgewood

Please stop by and say “Hi” to Santa in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square on Saturday, Dec. 12 and 19 from noon to 4 p.m., weather permitting.

The Chamber of Commerce apologizes if we missed anyone, we certainly appreciate everyone’s dedication to Ridgewood.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays and best wishes to you and your families. Please shop and dine locally, Ridgewood.

Paul Vagianos

President

Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce

https://www.northjersey.com/opinion/opinion-letters-to-the-editor/ridgewood-news-letter-downtown-tradition-was-a-success-1.1472033

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T’is the Season – join the Celebration in Ridgewood 2014

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T’is the Season – join the Celebration in Ridgewood 2014

The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Wishing everyone Happy Holidays

The Seasons is here!

Ridgewood presents its 29th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration and

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Downtown for the Holidays.

Bring you family, friends and neighbors to share the excitement of this evening,

Friday, December 5th, 2014
5:30pm-9pm … enjoy
the music, lights, shopping, dining,
and (you bet) Santa!
Tree Lighting will happen around 7:30pmish!
For more details: info@ridgewoodchamber.com
201-445-2600 www.experienceridgewood.com
see you there!

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