Gloucester County Christmas Tree Lighting Events Kick Off Holiday Season
Kick off the holiday season in Gloucester County with a festive Christmas tree lighting ceremony in your local community! Many Gloucester County Christmas tree lighting events include holiday music, refreshments, appearances by Santa, and more! Read on for a complete listing of Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in Gloucester County!
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Christmas Tree Lighting Events in Gloucester County NJ
Mullica Hill Lights on Main
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 25 2017
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Old Town Hall
Main Street
Mullica Hill NJ
Come join your friends, neighbors and family as the community of Mullica Hill joins in revelry, festivities, and laughter! The 60-foot tall Christmas tree will be lit for the first time this season. There will be carriage rides along Main Street, delicious refreshments and drinks, activities for the kids, Christmas carols, and a visit from Santa! Festivities begin at 5pm; tree lighting takes place at 7:15pm.
Swedesboro Christmas Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting
November 25 2017
Christmas Parade – 1:00pm
Christmas Tree Lighting – 6:30pm
Swedesboro Borough Hall
1500 Kings Highway
Swedesboro NJ
On November 25th, Swedesboro will celebrate the start of the holiday season with its annual Christmas Parade. The parade will take place on Kings Highway at Walter Hill School and will continue all the way through the downtown where it will end at Church Street. The Parade will conclude with an appearance by Santa. Immediately following the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with children in the Woolwich Fire House until 4pm. The day’s festivities will wrap up with the annual Swedesboro Christmas tree lighting ceremony and caroling at Borough Hall at 6:30pm. Rain date – December 2nd.
Boro in Lights
December 1 2017
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Rowan Boulevard
Glassboro NJ
‘Tis the season for the annual “Borough in Lights” holiday celebration from 6 – 9 pm! This special event includes the annual Glassboro Christmas tree lighting, photos with Santa, horse and carriage rides, live ice sculpting demonstration, a Toys for Tots drive, holiday characters, and fun for the holiday.
Mantua Christmas Tree Lighting
December 2 2017
3:00pm
Chestnut Branch Park
Main Street
Mantua NJ
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at the annual Mantua Christmas Tree Lighting event at Chestnut Branch Park The tradition of the tree lighting ceremony is a chance to bring the entire community together to kick off the holiday season. This festive holiday event will include pictures with Santa, Christmas caroling, hot chocolate and cookies, and a fireworks display you won’t want to miss.
Deptford Christmas Tree Lighting
December 1 2017
6:00pm
Deptford Recreation Center
52 Montague Lane
Deptford NJ
The Deptford Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on December 1st at the Deptford Recreation Center.
Wenonah Christmas Tree Lighting
December 2 2017
6:30pm
Wenonah Park
E. Mantua Avenue
Wenonah NJ
Come join friends and neighbors in ringing in the holiday season at the annual Wenonah Christmas Tree Lighting celebration, featuring holiday music and a visit with Santa!
Woolwich Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade
December 2 2017
5:00pm – 7:30pm
Locke Ave Park
58 Locke Avenue
Woolwich NJ
Ring in the holiday season at the Woolwich Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade on December 2nd. The parade leaves Stratton School parking lot at 5pm and travels to Locke Avenue Park for the Christmas Tree Lighting.
West Deptford Christmas Tree Lighting
December 6 2017
6:30pm
West Deptford Free Public Library
420 Crown Point Road
West Deptford NJ
Celebrate the season at the West Deptford Christmas Tree Lighting on December 6th at the West Deptford Free Public Library.
Clayton Christmas Tree Lighting
December 9 2017
7:30pm
Clayton Borough Hall
125 N. Delsea Drive
Clayton NJ
The annual Clayton Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on December 9th. There will be a special appearance from Santa Claus and free hot chocolate and cookies!
Washington Township Christmas Tree Lighting
& Magic of Christmas Celebration
December 9 2017
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Old Stone House Historic Village
208 Egg Harbor Road
Sewell NJ
The first ever Washington Township Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at the annual Magic of Christmas celebration at 5:30pm! Join Santa for the Christmas tree lighting then enjoy readings of The Polar Express while sipping hot chocolate in the Train Station, listening to the magical sounds of Christmas music in the Church, mailing letters to Santa in the Post Office, grabbing a snack from the bake sale in the Farm House, and having photos taken with Santa himself in the Olde Stone House!
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