WESTWOOD—Dust off your jingle bells, Pascack Valley! The Westwood Recreation Department and parade planning committee are pleased to announce “Santa’s Elves” as the theme for this year’s Home for the Holidays parade set for Dec. 2.
Local organizations and youth groups interested in hosting a float or marching in the parade can register by filling out a short form at https://tinyurl.com/HFTH2023 or by emailing Westwood Recreation Supervisor RoseAnn Ciarlante at rciarlante@westwoodnj.gov.
Organizations are reminded that a certificate of insurance is required for participation. Deadline to register and return all required paperwork is Nov. 15.
The Home for the Holidays parade has been a Pascack Valley tradition since the 1960s, when Santa Claus himself took his first ride through downtown Westwood on the back of the Westwood Fire Department’s ladder truck.
He’s been back every year as the parade has grown, delighting children and their families with a big waves and jolly winks from high atop the fire truck followed by visits with his fans at Westwood’s historic bandstand.
This year the parade on Dec. 2 steps off at 6 p.m. and will be held rain, snow or shine. Tree lighting in Veterans Park follows immediately after.
The Home for the Holidays parade is made possible by the Borough of Westwood and its recreation, police, public works, and fire departments with the assistance of a dedicated corps of community volunteers.
For more information about the parade contact the Westwood Recreation Department at (201) 664-7882 or visit westwoodnj.gov/recreation. Updates can be found on Facebook or Instagram: @westwoodnjrec or @westwoodhomefortheholidayswnj.
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