Most 'Magical' Holiday Events In Red Bank Will Soon Appear

RED BANK, NJ — The borough is calling Friday "The Most Magical Day of the Year" in Red Bank and the skies are clearing for all the festivities.

Residents and visitors are urged to celebrate the official start of the holiday season at the 30th annual Town Lighting and Holiday Express Concert on Nov. 25.

There is free parking tonight and all weekend. Here are details from Red Bank RiverCenter:

Pre-show and parade:

At 5:30 p.m. head to the Plaza at The Two River Theater at 21 Bridge Ave. for a special holiday music and dance performance before Santa arrives on the Red Bank Fire Engine to lead the parade down to Broad Street.

Main event:

Enjoy a performance from the Monmouth Conservatory at 6:45 p.m. before Tim McLoone and the Holiday Express band hit the stage at 7 p.m. At 8 p.m. there is the countdown to lights on. Broad Street will be closed between Harding Road and Monmouth Street with the concert taking place in front of Garmany at 121 Broad St. on the Broad Street Stage, RiverCenter says.

Red Bank Christmas tree:

The Red Bank Christmas Tree in Riverside Gardens Park makes for a gorgeous photo op. The borough says you may want to stop by before or after the main show to snap a few pictures - but make sure you don't miss the concert and countdown on Broad Street.

Upcoming holiday events:
In addition to the Nov. 25 Town Lighting and concert, there will be:

• Nov. 25 to Dec. 24: Elf Scavenger Hunt
• Nov. 26: Small Business Saturday
• Nov. 26 to Dec. 18: Holiday Harmonies
• Nov. 27: Holiday Mannequins