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    Here's Where to See the Best Tree Lightings in Rockland County and Nearby

    Here's Where to See the Best Tree Lightings in Rockland County and Nearby

    View the most spectacular Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in Rockland County

    By Shara Levine

    Can't wait to see the sparking lights of the holiday season? There's no better way to kick off the most wonderful time of the year than to by going to a Christmas tree lighting, so here are the best tree lighting ceremonies in Rockland County, NY and in Westchester, NY to enjoy with your family!

    Tree Lightings in Rockland

    Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting 

    WHEN: Thur., Dec. 1, 6pm
    WHERE: Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall, Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
    WHAT: Join HDSID in celebrating the holiday season with the lighting of the Christmas tree and Hanukkah menorah.
    WANT TO GO? Jcdowntown.org 

    Nanuet Tree Lighting

    WHEN: Sat., Dec. 3, 5:30-7pm
    WHERE: Orchard Street, Nanuet (across from Nanuet Post Office)
    WHAT: Nanuet’s Tree Lighting Celebration features Santa as the star attraction, food and seasonal festivities.
    WANT TO GO? 845-393-1954 • nanuetchamber.com

    Holiday Lights 

    WHEN: Friday., Dec. 2, 5pm
    WHERE: Veterans Memorial Park, Corner of Main & Cedar Streets, Nyack
    WHAT: Enjoy entertainment, refreshments, a tree lighting and a visit from Santa.
    WANT TO GO? 845-353-2221 • nyackchamber.org/holiday-lights 



    FREE. Holiday Lights

    WHEN: Sat., Dec. 4, 4-6pm
    WHERE: Veterans Park, Corner of Main & Cedar Streets, Nyack WHAT: Come out to kick off a multicultural Holiday Light Display that will brighten Nyack throughout the season.
    WANT TO GO? 845-353-2221 • nyackchamber.org/holiday-lights Rain Date: December 5.

    Tree Lightings in Westchester

    Annual Tree Lighting 

    WHEN: Friday, Dec. 2, 6-8pm
    WHERE: Fountain Park at Village Hall, 104 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
    WHAT: Sing carols, enjoy hot chocolate and help Santa count down to the tree lighting. Bring a donation for the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry.
    WANT TO GO? Free. 914-666-7525 • mtkiscochamber.com

    Holiday Electric Lights Parade and Tree Lighting

    WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 3, 6:30pm
    WHERE: Tree lighting at Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Field, Yorktown Heights. (Parade is along Commerce Street.)
    WHAT: Celebrate the season with this festive parade and tree lighting event.
    WANT TO GO? 914-245-4650 • yorktownny.org

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    Shara Levine

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    Shara Levine, originally from Brooklyn, is the Events Manager for NYMetroParents. As a lifelong New Yorker, and mom of four raising her kids on Long Island, Shara knows her hometown well and brings her love of all things fun to NYMetroParents by sharing the best in kid friendly events, festival, concerts, and performances in NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland. When not helping parents plan their family's day out, Shara enjoys making random Seinfeld references and going on late-night Target runs. 

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