Hoboken Christmas Tree Lighting A Reprieve From Sandy Stress
A large crowd of families gathered outside Hoboken City Hall for the annual event.
Just over one month ago, the steps of Hoboken City Hall were a gathering place for thousands of residents without power after Hurricane Sandy slammed the city. The scene Tuesday night was a very different kind of community gathering. A large stage was set up in front of the steps and a brightly lit manger scene glowed at its left. Children pressed toward the edge of the stage for high fives from a large elf who was the evening's MC. Mayor Dawn Zimmer welcomed the large crowd of families to the city's annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Her words were a reminder of what had taken place there. "Tonight we think of those who really have suffered as a result of this storm," Zimmer said. "We will rebuild Hoboken." The show which featured …
Ron Albanese
3:32 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Great event, cool pix! Signed, your favorite "large elf" Ron (POLKA DOT!/Elvis The Elf) more ›