Holly-Jolly Mood Strikes West Orange At Holiday Events (PHOTOS)

WEST ORANGE, NJ — There was a holly-jolly mood in West Orange last weekend at a holiday open house event and the town’s annual Christmas tree lighting.

The downtown’s annual Holiday Open House took place on Saturday at Washington Elementary School. Festivities included Breakfast with Santa (and other fun characters), Historic Downtown Trolley Tours guided by Mayor Susan McCartney and other township officials, crafts and entertainment, photo opportunities, and a curated selection of vendors.

Activities continued into the late afternoon at Town Hall with a petting zoo, hot chocolate, iPad giveaways, musical performances by Vienna School of Music students, dances from Unique Performance Arts Center and train rides.

That evening, the town held its annual tree lighting ceremony, which included a visit from Santa Claus.

The holiday activities were done in partnership between the township and the West Orange Public School District.

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