Van Saun Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting Is Dec. 7

PARAMUS, NJ – A tree lighting ceremony will be held Saturday at Van Saun Park’s Winter Wonderland.

This year’s festivities will include Bergen County’s tourism ambassador and Z100 on-air personality Danielle Monaro. The tree lighting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

Winter Wonderland, back for its fourth year, transforms 3.5 acres of Van Saun County Park into a holiday oasis. It features two ice skating rinks, a North Pole Dome, carnival-style games, and a heated pavilion tent which houses a beer garden, food vendors and lawn games.

Retrofitted for the holiday season, Van Saun County Park’s celebrated train will also run, along with the carousel. At the center of it all is the giant lighted tree which will help embrace the Wonderland spirit.

The county-run event will be held Fridays through Sundays until Jan. 5, 2020 at Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus.

Tickets are $15 each and children age 3 and under are admitted for free. Visit bergencountywinterwonderland.com for more information.

The Bergen County Ambassador Program launched this past summer at the Bergen County Zoo with Monaro’s induction as the county’s first ambassador. Monaro has since been joined by TLC’s Cake Boss Buddy Valastro as an ambassador.

The county's partnership with iHeartMedia aims to promote economic development opportunities and strengthen Bergen County’s identity as a tourism destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. Next in line as a Bergen County Ambassador is Lori Stokes, Bergen County resident and co-host of Good Day New York.

“I love Bergen County in the winter and all the great holiday attractions that happen at the park. Not only do I have wonderful memories with my family from years past, but we're excited to create new ones at Winter Wonderland this season. I’m ecstatic to have been chosen to help with the Tree Lighting Ceremony. I want everyone to discover why my family and I call Bergen County home, and to come check out Winter Wonderland at Van Saun Park in Paramus,” said Monaro.

“Winter Wonderland has something for everyone, no matter what age or interest. In addition to our main ice rink for adults and older kids, we have a synthetic ice ‘Kids Rink’ designed especially for little ones who have never skated before. The carousel and train ride are fun for all ages and everyone can marvel at the illuminated holiday décor and activities spread throughout the site,” Bergen County Executive James Tedesco said.