WESTWOOD—The Recreation Department and parade planning committee are pleased to announce “Everyone’s Favorite Holiday Movies” as the theme for this year’s signature Home For The Holidays Parade, set for Saturday, Dec. 6.
Local organizations and youth groups interested in hosting a float or marching in the parade can register by filling out a short form at: tinyurl.com/HFTH2025 or by emailing Westwood Rec 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 Friday, Nov.14. Space is limited.
The Recreation Department and parade planning committee are pleased to announce, for the first time, the Home for the Holidays parade will be live-streamed by the Westwood High School Film and Television program. Students in the program will host their WTV show live from the parade route and will feature on-the-spot interviews and commentary — as well as a few broadcast surprises.
The Home for the Holidays Parade has been a Pascack Valley tradition since the 1960s, when Santa Claus 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’s parade includes pre-parade activities at the Westwood Free Public Library, Veterans Park, and on Center Ave. Step off is at 6 p.m., rain, snow or shine!
Tree lighting in Veterans Park and photos with the big jolly elf himself, courtesy of the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department, will immediately follow the parade.
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. For updates see Facebook and Instagram for @westwoodnjrec.
— Submitted by Celebrate Westwood/Westwood Rec