The annual Holiday Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29.
Activities are scheduled to take place both inside John H. Walker Middle School and areas in and around the Nutley Park Oval. Franklin Avenue will be closed between Chestnut and New Streets.
Chestnut Street between Franklin Avenue and Vincent Place will also be closed during the festivities.
Santa returns to Nutley with his reindeer and will be ready to have his picture taken with the children. Photographs will be available for purchase.
There will be live entertainment from local musical groups approximately every 15 to 20 minutes, including the Elementary School Choir, the John H. Walker Middle School Concert Choir, the Middle School Jazz Band, the Choralettes, the MS Madrigals, Men’s Choir, NHS Chamber Singers and the Brass ensemble. Under the direction of Music Director James Riley, the groups will provide a medley of holiday music. Festivities feature a mini-train ride, horse and buggy rides, roasted chestnuts, hot cider and coffee and family entertainment. There will be a special refreshment/bake sale to support the Friends of the Nutley Singers and the Nutley Music Boosters, as well as a hot cocoa sale to support the senior class.
For more information visit www.nutleynj.org or contact the Mayor’s Office at 973-284-4935.