FOR PLANNING PURPOSES:
December 27, 2023
Media Contact:
Derek Sands
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ADVISORY – PARAMUS – WEDNESDAY
WINTER WONDERLAND HOSTS ANNUAL KINARA LIGHTING, KWANZAA CELEBRATION
Ditch the Toll, Stay Local for NJ’s Premier Destination for Holiday Family Fun
What: County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department cordially invite you to join us for our Annual Kinara Lighting celebration which will be held at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland on Wednesday, December 27th at 6pm in Van Saun County Park.
Where: Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland at Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
When: Wednesday, December 27th at 6pm
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Additional Information: Back for its 8th season, Winter Wonderland attracts over 30,000 visitors each year and promotes year-round access to the Bergen County Parks System with outdoor ice skating, games, a beer and wine garden, ice bumper cars, and, new to this year, weekly Bergen County-based live entertainment. From the giant 30-foot centerpiece Christmas Tree to the festive decorations throughout, Winter Wonderland has become a cherished holiday tradition, bringing together our 70 communities here in Bergen County.
Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland Hours of Operation
OPEN November 24 through January 1
The hours of operation are Fridays, 4pm–9pm; Saturdays, 11am–9pm; and Sundays, 11am–7pm. Monday and Wednesday, the ice rink will be open for skating from 3pm–9pm. Winter Wonderland will have adjusted hours on Christmas Eve (12/24) and New Year’s Eve (12/31) and operate 11am–6pm. From December 26–January 1, Winter Wonderland will operate 11am–9pm. Winter Wonderland will be closed on Christmas (12/25).
For more information about Winter Wonderland, including online ticket sales and the full 2023-2024 Event Calendar, visit www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com.
About the Bergen County Parks Department
The Bergen County Parks Department is dedicated to providing recreation opportunities for all, preserving open space, enhancing environmental health, and protecting significant cultural and historic sites for current and future generations. The Bergen County Parks System which has been connecting people to nature for 75 years, spans over 9,000 acres and includes a nationally accredited zoo, six golf courses, 21 parks, two horseback riding areas, an environmental center and nine historic sites.
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