Full Notification

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announces the following street closures for the Holiday Lights Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, December 6, 2019.

The parade, sponsored by North Ward Councilman Anibal Ramos, Jr., will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Verona Avenue and Summer Avenue. The parade route will travel westbound on Verona Avenue to Mt. Prospect Avenue, turning left onto Mt. Prospect Avenue and ending at Common Thread Park, located at Mt. Prospect Avenue and Mt. Prospect Place. The tree lighting ceremony will begin after the parade concludes at Common Thread Park.

STREET CLOSURE INFORMATION

11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Verona Avenue between Summer and Lincoln avenues
3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Mt. Prospect Avenue (southbound lane) between Abington and 2nd avenues (intermittent closures)
5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Verona Avenue between Summer and Clifton avenues
• Mt. Prospect Avenue between 2nd and Sylvan avenues
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Mt. Prospect Avenue between 2nd and Abington avenue
Due to the traffic congestion resulting from this event, we encourage those traveling in the area to allow for extra time and, if not attending the event, to plan alternate routes.
Director Ambrose urges anyone with information about any suspicious or criminal activity to call the Department's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

Anonymous tips may also be made using the Police Division’s website at: www.newarkpd.org or through our Smartphone App available at iTunes and Google Play. Search Newark Police Division to download the App. For emergencies, dial 911.