5th Annual Big Santa Lighting and Spectacular Drone Show

1 Garden State Plaza,Paramus NJ 07652

18 November, 2022

Description

From the 1950s through the 1980s, the 50-foot Big Santa was perched atop a chimney in the mall’s parking lot and was seen for miles. For generations of Bergen County residents, Big Santa’s arrival signaled the official start of the holiday season. Westfield Garden State Plaza is excited to continue the tradition and celebrate the 5th annual lighting of the updated iconic Big Santa. This year’s arrival will be more spectacular than ever with a choreographed 160 drone show lighting up the sky and set to holiday music by 106.7 Lite FM. The festivities also include musical performances produced by Bergen PAC, food trucks, giveaways, and surprise visits from holiday favorites such as The Grinch and the real Santa Claus who will arrive in a fire truck and escorted by the Paramus High School Marching Band. At the end of the performances and drone show, all are invited to continue the holiday fun indoors and visit one of 3 make and take holiday craft stations. • Big Santa Lighting Event • Friday, November 18th from 5:30 – 7:30pm • Parking Lot adjacent to Nordstrom and Design Within Reach (Dress warm as this is an outdoor event) • Admission: Free • Holiday Drone Show • Performances by Bergen Performing Arts Center • Food trucks: Catlike Reflexes, The Mozzarella God, Dunkin