54-Foot Christmas Tree Dedicated to Ridgewood Guild Founder Tony Damiano Marks “Greatest Night of the Year”
photos courtesy of the Village of Ridgewood
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the Central Business District of Ridgewood officially transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland last night for the annual “Downtown for the Holidays” celebration! Despite the cold weather, massive crowds gathered for the spectacular event, culminating in a deeply emotional tree lighting ceremony that honored a beloved community leader.
The Countdown Begins: Ridgewood’s Christmas Tree Lands on Broad Street
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the holiday season officially kicked off in Ridgewood this week! On Wednesday, the magnificent 2025 Christmas tree was delivered to its prime spot at the train station on Broad Street, signalling the start of the town’s most anticipated festive event.
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!
