The 7th Annual Big Santa Lighting and Holiday Drone Show

Kick off the Holidays in style at Westfield Garden State Plaza! 

Join us for Bergen County’s biggest holiday tradition — the 7th annual lighting of the iconic Big Santa is happening November 9 beginning at 5:30PM! This year’s event is going all out with more excitement than ever before! 

Special Guest Alert! Big Santa will be hosted by Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) star Melissa Gorga who will joined by a multiple platinum-selling singer-songwriter David Archuleta performing four show-stopping songs to ring in the season!

Bigger and Brighter! Watch the sky light up with a 200-drone show and enjoy live performances from some of your favorite movie characters! Plus, be on the lookout for surprise visits from holiday icons. 

Santa’s Grand Entrance! The big man himself is coming to town in a fire truck! Make sure you're there to welcome him! 

Food, Fun, and Festive Deals! Grab bites from food trucks, spin the giant prize wheel, and enjoy exclusive one-day and week-long discounts at participating stores! 

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Save the date—it’s going to be a night of holiday cheer, magic, and memories! 

Be sure to download the Westfield app for directions, map, deals and more.