2023 Holiday Parade

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The Borough of Merchantville invites you to enjoy the annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on Friday, December 1st, at 7:00 p.m. The Merchantville Holiday Parade tradition draws residents and visitors to the Borough as they kick off the holiday season. Peppered with marching bands, Mummers, local organizations, jugglers, classic cars and a host of floats and displays the parade takes off from Wellwood Park, then marches along Maple

Avenue to Park Avenue and into the downtown. Our Borough is growing, welcoming new friends, visitors and businesses eager for the small town experience and cozy charm one can find in Merchantville. Don't miss this Merchantville tradition! For up-to-date information check out www.merchantvillenj.gov.

UPDATE: Sadly, the Merchantville Holiday Parade scheduled for Friday, 12/1, is cancelled due to the rain. It will not be rescheduled. BUT ALL IS NOT LOST! Look for updates for the Merchantville 150th Anniversary parade taking place in May! We'll celebrate our beautiful town with all your parade favorites, plus many new floats and displays. Our Borough elves are hard at work to schedule a tree lighting and welcome Santa to town! Stay tuned for details coming soon.

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As we all step into 2026, people everywhere look forward to fresh beginnings, new hopes, and brighter opportunities. Merchantville Online wishes that 2026 will bring peace, success, happiness, health, and endless smiles to everyone. Some of our wonderful restaurants and pubs will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day to help you ring in 2026. The Blue Monkey Tavern will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on New Year's Eve and

Book Your 2026 Event Today!

Looking for an indoor space to host your gathering this season? The Merchantville Community Center has a few remaining openings in both our Ballroom Level and Lower Level for early 2026. Ballroom Level Capacity: 140 guests with seating - for up to 128 - and is currently available on these dates in 2026: all Fridays in January, Sunday, January 25th; all Fridays in February, Saturday, February 14th and 28th and Sunday, February 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd;

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