Tree Lighting To Kick Off Small Business Weekend In Haddonfield

HADDONFIELD, NJ — Downtown Haddonfield’s celebration of Small Business Saturday runs three days, beginning on Black Friday. The borough tree lighting ceremony will kick off Small Business Weekend, which is set for Nov. 29 through Dec. 1.

Small Business Weekend is dedicated to supporting small businesses during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. Downtown Haddonfield invites everyone to ‘shop small’ at their favorite locally owned stores and restaurants in the Downtown.

Merchants along Kings Highway and Haddonfield’s side streets — including Mechanic, Ellis and Tanner Streets, Haddy Lane, Kings Court, and Haddon Avenue — will be going all out to make this shopping experience extra special with incentives, trunk shows, and other promotions.
Free parking will be available from Nov. 29 through Dec. 25.

The tree lighting at Library Point will take place on Friday, Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m. Santa Claus will then lead a parade to Kings Court. Musical performances during this kick-off evening will include Shades of Harmony Chorus, Cherry Hill Pine Barons Chorus, Jersey Sound Chorus of Sweet Adelines International, Inc., and Pick Up Band. Candlelight Shopping will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

On Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, shoppers can enjoy musical performances by Haddonfield Memorial High School Group, Hampton Brass Quartet, Up and Away, Jersey Sound Chorus of Sweet Adelines International, Inc., and Voices Carry Quartet. Horse-drawn carriage rides will also be available from noon to 3 p.m.

“When you choose to shop small, money is being put back into the local economy, thus helping the community grow,” Partnership for Haddonfield (PfH) Retail Recruiter Remi Fortunato said. “We’re grateful for all who have participated in Small Business Weekend over the years, and we’re looking forward to once again bringing this special shopping event to Downtown Haddonfield.”

Transformed into a winter wonderland, Downtown Haddonfield will be brimming throughout the month of December with sparkling white lights and garland wreaths; surrounded by the sounds of holiday bells and music. Every Friday evening leading up to Christmas Day, the streets of Downtown Haddonfield will be lined with luminarias for Candlelight Shopping, providing holiday warmth and a festive atmosphere.

In addition to unique clothing, gift, bridal, and novelty shops, Haddonfield offers an assortment of dining options — including fine restaurants, coffee, and sweet treat shops.

Fine chef-owned BYOBs offer a range of cuisines such as Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, and more; fun and casual dining offers include hoagies, pizza, crepes, vegan options and more; and an array of gourmet and food-oriented retailers sell everything from gourmet cupcakes and specialty olive oils to food items from France and the British Isles.

For more information about shopping in Haddonfield, please call the Haddonfield Information Center at 856-216-7253 or visit DowtownHaddonfield.com.