Red Bank's Holiday Express Concert, Tree Lighting Friday

RED BANK, NJ — Looking for a way to relax after the hustle and craziness of chasing the Black Friday specials? What better way to do it than a holiday concert and Christmas tree lighting.

For the 25th year, Red Bank will ring in the Christmas season by lighting up the town figuratively and literally, throwing the switch on the town's Christmas tree and downtown lights while Holiday Express fills the air with Christmas music.

The event is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, according to redbank.org.

"Holiday Express will be rocking the streets with all of your favorite tunes plus (there will be) plenty of special guests. The holiday lights will be lit for the first time this season during the concert," the website notes.

The Red Bank Fire Department will be on hand with free hot chocolate.

In addition, Red Bank's Christmas tree, in Riverside Gardens Park on West Front Street, will be lit. The tree is donated by The Fir Farm in Colts Neck, and the lights and decorations are sponsored by The Count Basie Theatre.

There will be free parking throughout town for the event.

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