Seasonal & Holidays
Hoboken Tree Lighting Events Rescheduled Due To Rain; Will Divert Buses
Hoboken has planned its tree lighting with free cocoa, baked goods, and music. Meanwhile, buses will be detoured for the evening commute.
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken's annual tree lighting, sponsored by the city and the Hoboken Business Alliance, has been scheduled for this Thursday at 5 p.m.
It was originally scheduled for Wednesday, but was postponed due to the rain.
The events will not be held at City Hall, but rather, at the tree at 11th and Washington streets.
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Traffic Changes
Buses that normally pass Eleventh Street on Washington Street are normally diverted in the hours just before and after the event. See 126 bus advisories here.
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The celebration will include festive entertainment with Elvis the Elf, live performances by Hoboken youth and the Goldenrod Chorale, and a visit from Santa.
Local Hoboken businesses including Merry Hot Cocoa, Caf Me if You Can, and the Hive will offer free hot cocoa and baked goods to attendees.
The Hoboken Police Department will be on-site to collect new, unwrapped toys for families in need for the holidays.
The Hoboken Community Center will also accept donations of non-perishable goods and hygiene items for their pantry. Mile Square Theatre and Community Lifestyles will also be there to share information about their programs and ways the community can support these crucial local nonprofits.
The city will provide senior Hop shuttle service to and from the tree lighting. Pickup will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Multi-Service Center at 124 Grand St. and stop at Columbian Towers, Adams Gardens, Columbian Arms, Hoboken Housing Authority, Monroe Gardens, and Fox Hill Gardens. Pickup will be at 12th and Washington streets when the event is over.
Menorah Lighting
The city and Chabad of Hoboken and Jersey City invite community members to the annual Menorah Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 29.
The celebration will be held at Hoboken City Hall. and include the annual gelt drop with the Hoboken Fire Department. Additional details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Discounted parking
To encourage local dining and shopping, the city is offering free and discounted parking. Read more about that here.
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