Nutley Town

Let’s Usher in the Nutley Christmas Season

Mayor Cocchiola and the Board of Commissioners announced the annual Holiday Lighting. Festivities will take place on Sunday, December 6th from 5pm to 7pm. Nutley’s whole downtown will be ablaze with holiday spirit, with activities inside John H. Walker Middle School and areas in and around the Nutley Park Oval. In order to allow everyone to enjoy everything, Franklin Avenue will be closed between Chestnut and New Streets and Chestnut Street will be closed between Franklin Avenue and Vincent Place.

The celebration will be chock full of Live Entertainment, Fun Holiday Activities, and Delicious Food.

Live Music and Entertainment

There will be a variety of live music from several local musical groups.

• The Elementary School Chorus
• The John H. Walker Middle School Debonaires
• The Nutley High School Chamber Singers
• The Nutley High School Brass Ensemble

Holiday Activities for the Whole Family

You can get your holiday spirits jumping at some of the fun activities that will be going on.

• Mini-train ride
• Horse & carriage rides
• Santa’s reindeer
• Photographs with Santa Claus (available for purchase)
• Fire truck parade down Franklin Avenue

Food and Beverages

Don’t forget to let your tummy in on the fun. There will be lots of great treats to get that holiday spare tire inflating.

• Roasted chestnuts (my personal favorite)
• Hot apple cider & coffee
• Several other traditional holiday treats

As if that’s not enough, the highlight (literally) of the entire night, the Christmas Tree Lighting.

Kids, don’t forget to bring your Letter to Santa. Starting Friday, November 27th through Sunday, December 20th the Santa Express Mailbox will be located at the Oval gate entrance on Chestnut Street.

Get Your Holiday Spirits Going

I know it just seems too early to get up for Christmas season, so here is a little video to get in more of a Christmas in Nutley mood. I made this video during the Christmas Decorating Contest from 2007. I love how over-the-top the lights and decorations in Nutley are every year.

Go to the Nutley Town site for complete details.