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Holiday Happenings: Christmas 2023 Events Near Harrison, NJ centro romeu cascaes centro romeu cascaes portuguese american community center christmas christmas tree lighting harrison harrison holy cross church harrison nj harrison-east newark elks kearny-belleville elks santa claus Dec 01, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, the communities of Harrison, East Newark, and Kearny are bustling with a variety of Christmas events, each bringing its unique charm and festive spirit. From traditional breakfasts with Santa to charitable drives, there’s something for everyone in this...

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Holy Cross Church Trunk or Treat Halloween Sun. Oct. 29, 2023 3-6 p.m. community event halloween party harrison holy cross church harrison nj holy cross rectory trunk or treat Oct 28, 2023

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, the Holy Cross Church invites all to a fun-filled afternoon of "Trunk or Treat" from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. This exciting event will be held at the Holy Cross Parish Parking Lot, conveniently located across from the Harrison Community Center on Jersey Street and South Frank...

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A Day of Celebration:Upcoming Events in Harrison NJ Sat. Oct. 21, 2023 anselmo millan councilman anselmo millan harrison fest harrison fest grand parade harrison fest holiday party harrison fest queens gala harrison fire department harrison holy cross church harrison nj mayor james fife Oct 19, 2023

UPDATE: Due to the forecast of Rain on Saturday, October 21, 2023, the Hispanic Month planned for Saturday are being moved to Sunday, October 22, 2023. The Junior Firefighter Day planned for Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. is still ON AS SCHEDULED.

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United Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade Sun. March 12th 2023 at 1 p.m. harrison holy cross church harrison nj holy cross church kevin quinn new york red bulls ny red bulls parade red bull soccer st. patrick st. patrick day parade united irish united irish association Feb 27, 2023

A West Hudson tradition, the United Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade, will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023, with a 1 p.m. kick off time from Harrison NJ.  Prior to the Parade, a Mass for Peace in Ireland will start at 11 a.m. at the Holy Cross Church in Harrison and run for an hour....

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West Hudson Arts & Theatre Company Making Classic Venue Home allyssa hynes anselmo millan billy van zant brandi-leigh miller drop dead! fmr. councilman anselmo millan gloria spence great gatsby harrison fest harrison holy cross church harrison nj holy cross banquet hall holy cross grammar school jane milmore joe landry mark gesner michael mayer trivia night murder west hudson arts & theatre company what co your'regood man charlie brown Jan 01, 2023

In a prior article on The West Hudson Arts and Theater Company (WHATCo), a WHATCo spokesman stated that “WHATCo’s Vision is that it will emerge as a significant arts facility in the West Hudson community known best for quality productions that seek to enhance the community as a whole...

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TBT: Harrison Fest 2015 Opening Day Mass bishop manuel cruz harrison fest harrison holy cross church harrison nj holy cross church holy cross church harrison knights of columbus monsignor john gilchrist monsignor manuel cruz Aug 11, 2022

Throwback  Thursday is upon us and this week's throwback is to the Harrison Fest 2015 Opening Day Mass at Holy Cross Church in Harrison NJ.  The Mass is designed to bring the community together in the center of the Town to bless the community. 

At the 2015 Harrison Fest mass, ...

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