The Avenue Blog

After a long year, there is much needed holiday cheer and 2020 deserves it more than ever before! Even though this year has taken a toll of many lives, there were countless moments where families received that much needed embrace of support, where heroes were acknowledged more than ever and that sense of hope for normality feels much closer than before.

End-of-year holidays are upon us and 2021 is around the corner! With so much to do, plan and decide on how to celebrate the holidays, many families more than ever are considering if it is best to gather together at all, celebrate virtually or outdoors. No matter how families decide to enjoy thanksgiving and the upcoming holidays, the CDC offers suggestions on how to celebrate during the pandemic.

Surrounded by colored leaves and chilly days, The South Mountain Reservation transforms from green lush to a orange ombre effect as beautiful as the setting sun. While COVID-19 continues to present itself all over the nation, we prepare for another year of celebrations accustomed to the essential preparedness and new daily protocols as demanded by COVID-19. Forced to cancel some of the most sought out parades of the year, Hoboken and NYC will not be holding Halloweens parades. However, many events will go on and some as thrilling and frightening as any other Halloween event.

The Village at South Orange cannot be more excited to have more of its businesses reopen and show support to the establishments that make South Orange so exceptional. With indoor dining in effect at 25% capacity and gyms reopened at the same capacity, The Village Center will see more movement as residents take delight in its town. With Summer Saturdays, The Village continues to create fun-filled summer days by playing beautiful music throughout the day from various artists. Check out the music schedule and locations to enjoy happy tunes throughout your day at The Village on South Orange’s Facebook page.