November 20, 2017

Hackettstown, N.J., November 20, 2017 – Centenary University is partnering with the Hackettstown Business Improvement District (BID) for the annual Hometown Holiday Celebration on December 1, 2017. This is the fifth year that Centenary and the Hackettstown BID will work together to promote holiday spirit to the Hackettstown community and beyond.

The festivities will kick off at Centenary University’s Edward W. Seay Administration Building at 5 p.m. Members of the community will be encouraged to join in on holiday music, crafts, and treats, carriage rides, and the Grand Illumination of the Seay building at 5:15 p.m. Prior to the illumination there will be a community carol song led by local singer, Kenny Sterns. Santa Claus and his elves will also be on hand to infuse the event with holiday cheer!

At 6 p.m., carriage rides will relocate to their Moore Street pick up and the Main Street festivities will begin with several local choir and band performances, local business shopping and dining options. The Santa Parade will begin at 7 p.m. followed with Santa Lighting the Holiday Tree at 7:15 p.m. at the Main Street Gazebo, followed by a Santa Selfie Station set up inside the fire house for those interested in getting a photo with Santa.

“We look forward to partnering with Hackettstown BID on our annual Hometown Holiday event,” says Kerry Mullins, Vice President of Student Engagement and Dean of Students at Centenary University. “This celebration provides an excellent opportunity for our students and campus community to come together with our fellow neighbors to kick off the start of the holiday season. It is truly a wonderful time for us all to celebrate together.”

For a full list of events, please visit http://hackettstownbid.com/events/annual/hometown-holiday

Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world.

Centenary University’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County). The Centenary University School of Professional Studies offers degree programs in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.

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