A full season of free holiday events in the borough begins Friday, December 5 when Santa and Mrs. Claus will take a 45 minute drive through Highlands before arriving at the annual Christmas tree lighting activities at 5:45.
Mayor Carolyn Broullon and members of Council will light the tree at Huddy Park on Waterwitch and Bay Avenues at 6 p.m. with the Henry Hudson Regional High School choir under the direction of Jennifer Wolf setting the musical tone for the holiday season.
Dancers from the Carol Elaine Dance Studio will also take the stage during the evening’s activities and the Highlands Recreation Department will be serving hot chocolate and cookies.
In the event of inclement weather, the activities will be celebrated the following night, December 6.
Free horse and carriage rides will be offered courtesy of Valley Bank in Highlands, and more holiday music will be provided by event sponsor WRAT 95.9.
The Highlands Business Partnership recognizes its Tree Lighting Sponsor, In the Garden, located at 69 Waterwitch Avenue. Residents are encouraged to shop local for trees, wreaths, roping, flowers, gifts, and more, all of which help support the HBP holiday decorating program.
The Highlands Business Partnership’s Annual Holiday Lights Contest invites residents to show their community pride and brighten the Borough. The contest is open to all residential homes within Highlands Borough limits. Entries may be submitted online at www.highlandsnj.com and must be received by December 18 at 5:00 PM. Judging will take place on Friday, Dec 19, and prizes will be awarded. Anyone interested in assisting with judging may contact hbpadmin@highlandsnj.com.
The Rev. Joseph Donnellly Council of the Knights of Columbus will be joined by the Baymen’s Protective Association and the Highlands Fire Department hosting their Annual Free Pancake Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 14, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Hall. The event is free and open to the public, and guests are encouraged to bring a donation of canned or non-perishable food items for the local food pantry..
The Highlands Fire Department will host its annual Visit with Santa – Toys for Tots event on Sunday, December 21, at 1:00 PM at the Fire House on Shore Drive. Attendees are invited to bring a non-glass ornament for Daniel Barden’s Christmas Tree. After the children place their ornaments on the tree, the Highlands Fire Department will bring it to the Daniel Barden Where Angels Play Playground in Veterans Park, in memory of Daniel.
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