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WESTWOOD RECREATION DEPARTMENTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IT’S STARS, STRIPES & HOLIDAY LIGHTS FOR
WESTWOOD HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Annual Holiday Parade and Activities Set for December 5th
Westwood, NJ (October 8, 2026) – The Westwood Recreation Department is pleased to announce “Stars, Stipes & Holiday Lights” as the theme for this year’s Home For The Holidays parade set for Saturday, December 5, 2026. Local organizations and youth groups interested in hosting a float or marching in the parade can register by filling out a short form at: https://tinyurl.com/HFTH2026 or by emailing Westwood Recreation Supervisor RoseAnn Ciarlante at [email protected]. Organizations are reminded that a certificate of insurance is required for participation. Deadline to register and return all required paperwork is Friday, November 13. Space is limited.
The Westwood Recreation Department is also pleased to announce the Home for the Holidays parade will be live-streamed by the Westwood High School Film and Television program. Following the success of last-year’s broadcast, students in the program will host their WTV show live from the parade route and will feature parade commentary, as well as a few broadcast surprises.
In addition, a limited number of $1000 sponsorships in support of parade activities are available for local businesses. All sponsorship requests will be reviewed and confirmed by the Westwood Recreation Department. Sponsors will have their logo on posters, will be included on social media posts, and will be given the opportunity to host a sponsors table in Veterans Park. Those interested in sponsorship can email [email protected] or call 201-664-7882 by October 30th.
The Home for the Holidays parade has been a Pascack Valley tradition since the 1960s when Santa Claus himself took his first ride through downtown Westwood on the back of the Westwood Fire Department’s ladder truck. He’s been back every year as the parade has grown, delighting children and their families with a big waves and jolly winks from high atop the decorated fire truck followed by visits with his fans at Westwood’s historic bandstand. This year the parade will include pre-parade activities at the Westwood Free Public Library and on Center Ave. Step off is at 6:00 p.m. and will be held rain, snow or shine! Tree and Menorah lighting in Veterans Park and, photos with Santa courtesy of the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department, will immediately follow the parade.
The Home for the Holidays parade is made possible by the Borough of Westwood and its Recreation, Police, Public Works, and Fire Departments with the assistance of a dedicated corps of community volunteers. For more information about the parade please contact the Westwood Recreation Department at 201-664-7882 or visit westwoodnj.gov/recreation. Updates can be found on Facebook or Instagram -- @westwoodnjrec.
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