West Caldwell Tree Lighting Returns For 2023: See Other Holiday Events

CALDWELLS, NJ — There are plenty of ways to celebrate the 2023 winter holidays in the Caldwells, including several local events and attractions.

Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, starts at sundown on Dec. 7 and ends at nightfall on Dec. 15. Christmas will follow on Dec. 25.

You don’t have to wait to start taking in all the sights and sounds of the season in the Caldwells, however.

The West Caldwell-Caldwell Recreation Department and the West Caldwell Volunteer Fire Departments will host the town's annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Concert on Friday, Dec. 1 at the gazebo in Crane Park. Festivities begin at 5:45 p.m., with Santa expected to arrive by firetruck at 6 p.m. (learn more here).

Meanwhile, Chabad of the Caldwells will be holding its first-ever “Chanukah Wonderland” celebration in North Caldwell on Sunday, Dec. 10. Read More: 'Chanukah Wonderland' Event Coming To Caldwells For 2023

Here are some other news stories that might help to get the holidays off to a good start in the Caldwells (click the headline to read the article):

• Where To See Santa Near The Caldwells This Christmas Season
• Where To Buy A Fresh Christmas Tree Near Caldwell\
• Caldwell 'Giving Tree' Returns For 2023 Holiday Season
• 3 Spots In The Caldwells On List Of 'Holiday House Tour' Destinations
• Free Holiday Lights At Turtle Back Zoo Will Return For 2023

Christmas parades, often complete with Santa Claus, festively decorated floats and marching bands, are another holiday tradition, both nationally and locally.

Attending the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is a bucket list item for many families. If you can’t be in New York City, the parade will be livestreamed on NBC and Peacock, the network’s streaming service, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

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