Montclair 2019 Holiday Events: Santa Visit, Tree Lighting

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair will host its annual tree lighting event on Friday, Dec. 6.

According to a town news release, the family-friendly event will take place at 6 p.m. at the Church Street Plaza.

Here’s how organizers described the planned festivities:

“Experience a ‘snowy’ winter festival with caroling by The Fabulous Fezzy Wigs, ice carvings, a giant snow globe, holiday music by the Montclair Community Band. Roast s’mores over fire pits, enjoy hot cocoa, kids’ activities and more. Plus, there will be a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus!”

SANTA VISITING BUSINESS DISTRICTS

On Saturday, Dec. 7, Santa will visit the business districts of Montclair, riding on a fire department truck.

His schedule includes:

• 11 a.m. – St. James Church (Bellevue Avenue and Valley Road)
• 11:30 a.m. – Watchung Plaza
• Noon – Walnut Street Plaza
• 12:30 p.m. – South End Business District (Orange Road & Cedar Avenue)

LETTERS TO SANTA

Montclair children can send letters to Santa Claus via the below address. No letters will be accepted after Thursday, Dec. 19.

Santa Claus

c/o Montclair Recreation & Cultural Affairs

205 Claremont Avenue

Montclair, NJ 07042

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