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Ridgewood NJ, December has been an action-packed and memorable month for the Ridgewood High School Marching Band, as students showcased their talent and holiday spirit at various events and performances.
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Ridgewood NJ, Downtown for the Holidays is happening TONIGHT – 6:00 to 9:00!
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood Christmas tree is here! This year a 71-year-old Norway spruce will soon be on full display at the train station thanks to Ridgewood American Legion Post 53 Commander Lou Francis and his wife, Yvonne.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Santa is making Ridgewood one of his favorite stops this December! Families and kids, get ready to share your Christmas wishes with the man in red at these festive events happening downtown.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Arts Council gives a big thanks to everyone involved in creating Ridgewood’s wonderfully joyful streetscape! Winners of the Ridgewood Arts Council Holiday Window Display Contest will be announced on Friday, December 2 at Downtown for the Holidays.
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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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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department escorted this year’s Christmas tree from Township of Washington to East Ridgewood and Broad St where it will be decorated for the Downtown for the holidays celebration on December 3rd. Downes Tree Service got the tree in shape and in the stand . The tree stands 60 feet tall where it is now and it is a Norway spruce.
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Ridgewood NJ, Lynn Needle, Founder/Artistic Director of the Art of Motion Dance Theatre collaborates with the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and HeART in Motion Studios for “The Art of Window Dressing”. This event brings the magic of the holidays to life with live dancers appearing at the Boutique storefronts in Ridgewood’s Downtown Business District for the annual Downtown for the Holidays festivities on Friday, December 4, 2020 from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
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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. The event will be held on December 4, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., when East Ridgewood Avenue will be closed from Maple Avenue to Broad Street, creating a pedestrian mall. The Village Christmas tree, at the corner of East Ridgewood Avenue and Broad Street, 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 trackless train for the kids to ride; a Kid’s Corner with a drawing to take home and submit for a prize; music throughout the area by various groups; mimes in store windows; and a decorated fire truck. Santa Claus and The Grinch will also be appearing on various rooftops throughout the Central Business District, see if you can find them! Our stores and eateries welcome you as we all join together, to start the holiday season!
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Ridgewood NJ, Orpheus Club Men’s Chorus, New Jersey’s pre-eminent men’s chorus, presents its 2019 Holiday Concerts “Stars of Wonder, Songs of Light” on December 14-15 in Ridgewood, NJ, with music for every taste, from classical to pop, sacred to secular.
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce
celebrating 90th Anniversary
1927-2017
one of the nation’s oldest running Chambers
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DOWNTOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS-TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION…
starts Friday, December 1, 2017
Santa, music and merriment 5:30-9pm
Tree Lighting 7:30pmish
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Saturday Santa arrives at Columbia Bank at 10am-gifts and pictures for all the kids.
10:30am FREE MOVIES FOR THE KIDS…
SANTA IN THE PARK 2-4PM
FOR ALL THE DETAILS CHECK OUT
www.experienceridgewood.com
Location: End or E. Ridgewood Ave. at Train Station, E. Ridgewood Ave & Broad St
NEW THIS YEAR…
BIG DISCOUNTS FROM THE FOLLOWING STORES
FROM 5:30-7PM…I am bringing my list, see you on the streets of Ridgewood.
Check the stores listed below!
SANTA – Starting at 5:30pm until 6:45pm
and 8-9pm – Santa in the Park
5:30pm -Streets are closed – merriment begins
5:30-7pm, Music by the Village clock.
by the clock GET YOUR MAP OF THE STORES THAT WILL BE GIVING BIG DISCOUNTS
7:00pm -On Stage – bring in the Holiday cheer –
music with the
RHS Concert Band,
Taekwondo all in,
Art of Motion,
Porch Light Production,
7:30pm Lighting of the Tree
8pm – 9pm – back on E. Ridgewood Ave. for some
merriment – don’t forget Santa in the Park.
December 3, 2016
-8am-10am, Breakfast with Santa at the
The Office Beer Bar & Grill
reservations required 201-670-1070
$8.00 for Kids-$12.00 Adults
-10AM Santa visits Ridgewood
in a big red fire truck… meet him at
Columbia Bank 10am-1pm – 60 S. Broad Street.
Gift for all the little kids.
-10:30AM FREE MOVIE for the kids at 10:30am
at the Warner Bow Tie Theatre
Great classic movie for the entire family-
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,
mom and dad will remember this one.
-Santa will be in the Park on
Memorial Park at Van Neste Square
12/3/16 Saturday 2-4pm
12/10/16 Saturday 12N-3pm
12/17/16 Saturday 12N-3pm
12/24/16 Saturday 12Nn-2pm
last day for that list!
Downtown for Holidays/Tree Lighting Celebration
brought to you by –
Columbia Bank –
Valley Health System
Van Dyk Healthcare
Freedom Bank
The Ridgewood News
Prestige Motors
Boiling Springs Savings Bank
Little Ivy Learning Center
Park West Tavern and Loft
C.C. VanEmburgh Funeral Home
West Bergen Mental Healthcare
Ulrich, Inc.
ConnectOne Bank
West Ridgewood Dental
Anik
Bagelicious
Country Pancake House and Restaurant
Clemente Orthodontics
Haagen-Dazs
Little Ivy Academy
Ridgewood Party Rental
Shelly Glam
Country Pancake Restaurant
Duxiana
Biltmore Tuxedo
S&SO Produce
Life Opportunities Unlimited
Art of Motion
Porch Light Productions
Sakuraana
Please “thank” these supporters by visiting their place of business. They are keeping this
Holiday “tradition” going in Ridgewood.
for more information call 201-445-2600
or email info@ridgewoodchamber.com
*BIG DISCOUNTS AT THESE STORE on
Friday December 2, 2016 from 5:30-7pm.
Bookends – 211 E. Ridgewood – 20% Lego’s +
Femmebot Clothing- 203 E. Ridgewood-20%entire store.
Kate Spade-202 E. Ridgewood-sale on selection
Double Take Consignment-189 E. Ridgewood-SALE
Pink Bungalow-185 E. Ridgewood-SALE Selection
Little Skye Children’s-171 E. Ridgewood-SALE
Hocus Pocus-103 E. Ridgewood-20%HocPocus stock
ANIK-119 E. Ridgewood-Store Sale
Learning Express Toys-111 E. Ridgewood-20% off
Lucky Brand-67 E. Ridgewood-Big Sale
Duxiana-63 E. Ridgewood-25% down products
Victor’s Men’s-55 E. Ridgewood-20% off $100 pur.
Shelly Glam-82 E. Ridgewood-30% entire store
Oasis Clothing-80 E. Ridgewood-Sale
Loft 41 Jewelry-41 E. Ridgewood 50% selection
The Green Olive Branch-37 E. Ridgewood 20%
Pangea Jelwelry-35 E. Ridgewood-sale selection
Ridgewood Man NEW- 66 E. Ridgewood-FUN STUFF
Town & Country 60 E. Ridgewood 15% purchase
SIDE STREETS
CHESTNUT ST.
Shoppettes-22 Chestnut – up to 80%
S. BROAD ST.
DPARZ SHOES – 12 S. Broad-Buy one pair get second 50% off.
N. BROAD ST.
RACEFASTER – 11 N. Broad-SALE, SALE.
CHECK BACK FOR NEW STORE LISTINGS.
Bring your list – checking it off at sale time.
It will be here before you know it!
Shopping for the Holidays in Ridgewood!
Downtown for the Holidays and Tree Lighting Celebration- 31th Anniversary
Friday, December 2, 2016
Early event – “for the kids”
5:30-6:45pm – Santa in the Park for the “wee tots”
along with live entertainment by the “clock”, in the stores and restaurant along E. Ridgewood Ave.
Featuring the RHS Marching Band, RHS Carolers, RHS Orchestra, Taekowondo all in.
5:30-7PM BIG DISCOUNT SHOPPING at many stores in Ridgewood, www.experienceridgewood.com
for participating stores.
7-8pm “on stage-live”
Live Entertainment and Tree Lighting Celebration
Featuring: performances by Porch Light Productions, Art of Motion, RHS Marching Band,
Taekowondo all in.
8:00-9:00pm “merriment” on E. Ridgewood Ave.
Shh – Santa will be back in the Park
Lots of music on the Avenue
Restaurant reservations suggested.
Saturday, December 3th, 2016
8am-Breakfast with Santa at The Office reservations 201-652-1070
10:00am-2pm – Santa arrives at Columbia Bank in a fire truck with gifts for all
children attending – 60 S. Broad St.
10:30AM FREE KIDS Movie at the Bowtie Warner Theatre-featuring a classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
2:00-4:00pm Meet Santa at his house – Memorial Park at Van Nest Square-weather permitting
Saturday, December 10, 17 and 24
12/10/16 Breakfast with Santa at The Office reservations 201-652-1070 (12/10/16 only)
12Noon-3:00pm Meet Santa at his house – Memorial Park at Van Neste Square
12N-2pm Meet Santa at his house-Memorial Park at Van Neste Square-weather permiting
For more information call 201-445-2600 info@ridgewoodchamber.com www.experienceridgewood.com
Traffic Alert Friday 12/4/15 Downtown for the Holidays
East Ridgewood Ave will be closed Between North Maple Ave and Broad Street starting at 4:30PM for the Downtown for the Holidays-30th Anniversary Celebration. Expect heavy traffic delays surrounding the business district due to the road closures.
Event Description
30th Year Celebration !
Santa is in Ridgewood-bring your list!
Lots of Music and entertainment !
Early Event – “for the kids”5:30 – 6:30 – Santa in the park for the “wee tots” along with live entertainment by the “clock”, in the stores and restaurants along E. Ridgewood Ave featuring the RHS Marching Band, RHS Ridgewood Carolers, RHS Orchestra, Taekwondo All In
NEW THIS YEAR –
5:30-9pm Special Feature-Holiday Express Train-bring the family and ride this fun train up and down E. Ridgewood Ave.
7-8 – “on stage live”Live entertainment and tree lighting Celebration featuring performances by Porch Light Productions, From the Top Studio, Art of Motion, Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Santa and Much More!
8-9 “Merriment on E. Ridgewood Ave Shh – Santa will be back in the parkLots of music on the avenueRestaurant reservation suggested
Specials going on during the Tree Lighting…
Femmebot has music and 10% store wide sale until 9pm on 12/4/15
Alex and Ani having in-store events-
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORSfor the 30th Anniversary Celebration
Columbia Bank
Valley Health System
Van Dyk Health Care
Freedom
BankCareOne at Ridgewood
Ridgewood News
Boiling Spring Saving Bank
PNC Wealth Management
Park West Tavern & LoftWest
Bergen Mental Healthcare
ConnectOne Bank
Ulrich, Inc.
C.C. VanEmburgh Funeral Home
Pearl Restaurant
Daily Treat Restaurant
Atlantic Stewardship Bank
Bagelicious
Country Pancake House and Restaurant
Life Opportunities
Unlimited
Pink Bungalow
Hillmann Lighting
Lazarus & Williamson
The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood
Christ Church
Cupcakes by Carousel
Femmebot Clothing
Beauty Plus Salon
Gold Fish Swim School
Ridgewood Public Library
West Side Nursery School
Ridgewood YMCA
Ridgewood Party Rental
For more details, please call us at 201-445-2600 or email info@ridgewoodchamber.com www.experienceridgewood.com
Downtown for the Holidays-30th Anniversary
Fri, December 04, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood NJ
30th Year Celebration !
Santa IS in Ridgewood-bring your list!
Lots of Music and entertainment !
Early Event – “for the kids”
5:30 – 6:30 – Santa in the park for the “wee tots” along with live entertainment by the “clock”, in the stores and restaurants along E. Ridgewood Ave featuring the RHS Marching Band, RHS Ridgewood Carolers, RHS Orchestra, Taekwondo All In
NEW THIS YEAR -5:30-9pm Special Feature-Holiday Express Train-bring the family and ride this fun train up and down E. Ridgewood Ave.
7-8 – “on stage live”
Live entertainment and tree lighting Celebration featuring performances by Porch Light Productions, From the Top Studio, Art of Motion, Arthur Murray Dance Studio, Santa and Much More!
8-9 “Merriment on E. Ridgewood Ave
Shh – Santa will be back in the park
Lots of music on the avenue
Restaurant reservation suggested
Specials going on during the Tree Lighting…
Femmebot has music and 10% store wide sale until 9pm on 12/4/15
Alex and Ani having in-store events-
10% off Store Wide at Femmebot
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS
for the 30th Anniversary Celebration
Columbia Bank
Valley Health System
Van Dyk Health Care
Freedom Bank
CareOne at Ridgewood
Ridgewood News
Boiling Spring Saving Bank
PNC Wealth Management
Park West Tavern & Loft
West Bergen Mental Healthcare
ConnectOne Bank
Ulrich, Inc.
C.C. VanEmburgh Funeral Home
Pearl Restaurant
Daily Treat Restaurant
Atlantic Stewardship Bank
Bagelicious
Country Pancake House and Restaurant
Life Opportunities Unlimited
Pink Bungalow
Hillmann Lighting
Lazarus & Williamson
The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood
Christ Church
Cupcakes by Carousel
Femmebot Clothing
Beauty Plus Salon
Gold Fish Swim School
Ridgewood Public Library
West Side Nursery School
Ridgewood YMCA
Ridgewood Party Rental
For more details, please call us at 201-445-2600 or email info@ridgewoodchamber.com www.experienceridgewood.com