December 4, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 9 Ramsey Home for the Holidays will return to borough The Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department will host its ninth Home for the Holidays on Saturday, Dec. 7. Main Street will again be turned into a walking mall and closed off to automobile traffic from 6 to 9 p.m. At 6:15, a “Santa Run” will take place on Main Street. This event will begin west of the railroad tracks and will finish at fire headquarters on Island Avenue. Runners are required to wear a holiday costume to enter this race. The Parade of Lights will step off from Dater School at approximately 7 p.m., march down Main Street, and conclude at Island Avenue. The parade will feature floats, community groups, civic organiza- tions, antique vehicles, bands, and dance troops. Parade performers will include Ramsey High School’s Big Blue March- ing Band, the Bergen County Fire Pipe and Drum Band, and the Bergen County Police Pipe Band. The fire department will escort Santa through town in the department’s 1927 antique engine. Santa will be taking gift requests from children at the Terrie O’Connor Real Estate office at 45 East Main Street before and after the parade. Once the parade ends, two dance groups and the Ramsey High School Jazz Band These youngsters were among those who enjoyed last year’s Home for the Holidays. will entertain, and vintage vehicles will be available for closer inspection. The fire house will be decorated in red, which is the theme of this year’s event. Shops along the pedestrian mall will be open until 9 p.m. (Rain date: Dec. 8.)