The Camuso Holiday Display will return to the Oval, opening December 7 and running through January 1. The Camuso Committee is preparing a very special 2024 holiday celebration.
Since last year, the Committee has been meeting to raise funds and to plan improvements to the display. “We vowed last year that 2024 would be bigger and better than ever,” said “Head Elf’ Tom Cooney.
This year, the Livingston Police Department will be added to the exhibit next to the Fire and First Aid Departments. Livingston Community Policing Unit member Joy Klapal said, “We are excited to be part of this annual effort, which brings so much joy to our community and beyond.”
Beth Lippman, executive director of the Livingston Business Improvement District (BID) has been spearheading the Committee’s fundraising efforts. “We have great businesses in town that support this spectacular event,” Lippman said. “Funds go toward the repairs and upgrading of the display. It takes a lot of work, special parts, and special people to keep them working.”
This year, holiday ornaments will be available for purchase. Names will be painted on them and each ornament will be on display throughout the event. Following the completion of the event, those who purchased an ornament will be able to take it home.
Special Events
The display will open with a lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 7. The Livingston Starliners Dance Team will begin the event at 6:30 p.m., and the tree will be lit at 7 p.m. Bluey and Bingo will also be in attendance to take pictures with children.
On Sunday, December 8, the Force Home will open from 4 to 7:30 p.m. for Christmas tours.
Santa Claus will make a special appearance for the Livingston Committee for Disabilities on Friday, December 13.
Santa and one of his elves will be at the Gazebo on Saturday, December 14, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
A special “Hot Chocolate with a Cop” event will be held on Wednesday, December 18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
On Saturday, December 21, the Livingston Fire Department, First Aid Squad, and Police Department will host a craft night for children, beginning at 7 p.m. Santa will make an appearance and hot chocolate will be provided to help celebrate this holiday season.
Additionally, Clydesdale horses will be in attendance, giving wagon rides to families. There will also be a petting zoo and pony rides available.
There will be a Chanukah Candle Lighting ceremony on Thursday, December 26. Rabbi Simeon Cohen of Temple Beth Shalom will help light the candles. Songs and Chanukah cookies will be provided.
The exhibit will be open, weather permitting, from 5 to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. It will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m.
The last day to visit the Camuso Holiday Display will be on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
“This is a community event,” said Cooney. “We want every group in town to feel welcome to participate. So come and help celebrate this Livingston tradition with us.”
