Hometown Holiday in Washington is always something special. This year it is going to be extra special when Santa Claus returns in a big way. Last year, due to COVID restrictions, Santa and Mrs. Claus were limited to a fire truck tour of the Borough.  

This year’s festive evening in Downtown Washington takes place on Friday,  Dec. 3rd from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with DJ Mitch Hess kicking things off with an array of holiday tunes. The annual WBID Tree Lighting ceremony with Santa Claus is set for the Pocket Park in the center of the Downtown at approximately 6:30, following the arrival of Santa by fire truck.  

This event, presented by Visions Federal Credit Union, Dave Santini, CPA, DM Solutions, Shembre & Gannon, LLC, Swift Print Solutions, JCP&L/First Energy Foundation, Good Impressions Print Communications, and the Washington Business Improvement District, includes many activities, something for everyone.

In addition to the tree lighting, there will be meet-and-greet photo opportunities (bring your cameras!) with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus at Kids R People 2, Santa’s elves, and other seasonal characters including a host of “Dickens” special guests who will be at Buttzville Brewery for free photos. There will be other activities throughout as well as with DJ Mitch Hess in the Pocket Park playing your favorites throughout the event.  

While supplies last, children visiting Santa will receive a specially made coloring book.

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., the Warren County Community Singers, and free kids’ make and take crafts by Dove Environmental Education at 214 Farm to Market Restaurant.   

The Washington BID, host of the festivities, also thanks these additional sponsors: New Jersey American Water, 214 Farm to Market Restaurant, Kidz R People 2, Stews Auto Body, WRNJ Radio, Sunshine Tree Service, Smith Motors. 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.