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2025 Holiday Lights Parade route

Posted on November 5, 2025


Holiday Lights Parade route

The Somerville Fire Department invites you to the 14th Annual Holiday Lights Parade on Saturday, December 6. The parade is scheduled to begin at 6 pm and end at approximately 10 pm.

More than 70 emergency vehicles, decorated by volunteer first responders from across New Jersey, will travel through Somerville, led by Santa Claus himself. Join us for this festive community tradition!

Road closure

Veterans Memorial Drive will be closed between Main Street and Hamilton Street, starting at 3 pm (near 170 E. Main Street).

Parade route

Please expect temporary, rolling road closures along the route:

  • Start: 170 E. Main St
  • West on Main St
  • Right on Mountain Ave
  • Right on Brookside Ave
  • Right on Mercer St
  • Left on W. Cliff St
  • Left on Davenport St
  • Right on W. Spring St
  • Right on N. Gaston Ave
  • Left on Reimer St
  • Left on Lori Dr
  • Right on Lisa Terr
  • Left on Lee Way
  • Right on Rehill
  • Right on E. Main St
  • End: 170 E. Main St

Parade registration

Participants must register in advance. Contact SFDHolidayLights57@gmail.com with any questions.

Stay updated

For event updates and additional details, please visit the Holiday Lights Parade Facebook page.

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