As the festive season unfolds, a few holiday parades and events in Camden County are experiencing adjustments in their schedules due to anticipated rain. While some gatherings have been postponed or canceled, there are still numerous events set to enchant residents this weekend.
The Parade of Lights in Collingswood and Haddon Township, initially slated for Friday evening, has been postponed due to the weather forecast. However, there is no rain date assigned, as organizers aim to avoid overlapping with similar “parade of lights” events in the region.
Winslow Township has rescheduled its tree lighting event from this Friday to December 8, running from 6:30-8:30 p.m., with Santa’s arrival at the Winslow Township Municipal Building scheduled for 7 p.m. Bellmawr has shifted its Christmas Parade from Sunday to 5 p.m. on December 10, while the Pine Hill Christmas Parade, originally set for Sunday, will now take place at 6 p.m. on December 10.
For those still seeking holiday cheer this weekend, Camden County offers a variety of options. Patch has compiled a list of local events that remain unaffected by rescheduling or cancellation, as of the publication of this article.
However, given the unpredictability of weather conditions, it’s advisable to double-check for any last-minute scheduling changes if you plan to attend any events. Here are a few festive happenings set to take place this weekend across Camden County:
- Tree Lighting at Berlin Township Municipal Hall: Friday at 7 p.m., Day Park Avenue (135 Route 73).
- Christmas Tree Lighting in Brooklawn: Saturday at 6 p.m. at Fireman’s Circle.
- Annual Holiday House at Barclay Farmstead (Cherry Hill): Friday through Sunday (see times here) at 209 Barclay Ln.
- Annual Tree Lighting Holiday Event at Gloucester Premium Outlets: Friday from 6-8 p.m., 100 Premium Outlets Dr., Blackwood.
- Blackwood Fire Company Christmas Parade: Saturday from 2-6 p.m., Downtown Blackwood.
- Holiday Tree Lighting at Camden Waterfront: Saturday from 4-8 p.m., Aquarium Loop Drive, Camden.
Here’s the latest weather forecast from the National Weather Service for Camden County:
- Friday night: Cloudy with rain, mainly in the evening. Not as cool, with temperatures near steady in the mid-40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
- Saturday night: Cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
- Sunday: A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid-50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
- Sunday night: Showers likely in the evening with lows in the mid-40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.”
