New Date Planned For Santa's Arrival At Morristown Christmas Festival

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Santa's sleigh might have gotten bogged down in the rain, but he will be arriving in Morristown this Friday, ready to transform the Morristown Green into a winter wonderland.

The Morristown Partnership, host of the Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green, announced the new date this weekend after a rainy forecast caused the postponement of Santa's arrival.

Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, family activities, entertainment, and Santa visits and photos will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout December until Dec. 18.

The beloved Christmas festival has been a fixture in Morristown for over a century, beginning in 1913 with a small group of festive volunteers lighting a single star atop one tree on the Morristown Green.

Since then, the festival has grown and is now a holiday favorite throughout the entire county.

On Dec. 2, starting at 8 p.m., hot chocolate and cookies will be available for all attendees, provided by the Hyatt Regency Morristown. The schedule of events is subject to change. For more details, here.