Tree lighting, Santa, kids’ crafts and more! 

Hometown Holiday in Washington Borough is always a night to remember filled with memories of an old fashioned community celebration from days gone by. This year even more memories will be made when Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on a fire truck for an evening of free family fun.   

This year’s festive evening in Downtown Washington takes place on Friday,  Dec. 1^st from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a DJ kicking things off with an array of holiday tunes. The annual WBID Tree Lighting ceremony with Santa Claus is set for Veterans Park in the center of the Downtown at approximately 6 p.m., following the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus at about 5:45.   

This event, presented by the Washington Business Improvement District, includes many activities, something for everyone. In addition to shopping at Washington’s unique stories, new this year is the inclusion of vendors for holiday shopping. 

There will be meet-and-greet photo opportunities (bring your cameras!) with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, as well as the Snow Princess, at The Field House shortly after the tree lighting, Santa’s elves, and other seasonal characters including a host of “Dickens” special guests. There will be other activities throughout as well, including the lighting of the Menorah for Hannukah at M Galleries.   

While supplies last, children visiting Santa will receive a special gift the Clauses. Also, Girl Scouts will be offering kids crafts at The Field House. 

The night will also have free horse and carriage rides (weather permitting) from 6-8 p.m.

Among the other special activities planned that night are performances by the Little Brass Band of Lehigh Valley from 5:30-8 p.m., and the Warren County Community Singers, and free kids’ make and take crafts by Dove Environmental Education at Kathy’s Kove & Kafe.   

The Washington BID, host of the festivities, thanks supporting sponsors: First Energy Foundation, Stews Auto Body, WRNJ Radio, Sunshine Tree Service, Smith Tractor. Arctic Foods, Get a Grip & More, Fred Beans Ford, Visions Federal Credit Union, Schembre & Gannon, Good Impressions Print Communications, Printabilities, Swift Print Solutions, Washington Borough, Warren County Clean Communities, and the Washington Borough Volunteer Fire Department.  

For updated information on this great community event, visit www.washingtonbid.org, or visit the Washington BID Facebook page.