Kwanzaa Tree Lighting, Food Giveaway Planned In Asbury Park

ASBURY PARK, NJ - Yet another tree lighting is in store for Asbury Park residents this Saturday, this time at Springwood Park.

On Dec. 11 at 4:30 p.m., the City of Asbury Park will be hosting a Kwanzaa food giveaway and tree lighting in Springwood Park between Springwood and Atkins Avenues.

200 Kwanzaa-appropriate meals will be served, according to city officials. The celebration is in lieu of Asbury Park's traditional Kwanzaa celebration due to COVID-19.

Attendees won't have to bundle up too much for the event, as forecasters predict Saturday to bring temperatures around the low-60s. Read more: Snow Possible In Parts Of NJ, Warmer Weekend Ahead

For food giveaway questions, call (732) 502-4528. For tree lighting questions, call (732) 502-5753.