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West Hempstead Chanukah Parade and Menorah Lighting

The West Hempstead community will be gathering Monday night (Dec. 10) on the third night of Chanukah to light the menorah inside Halls Pond Park.


The ceremony will start at 7:30 p.m. but beforehand, Lakeview and West Hempstead firefighters will be parading around the neighborhood, starting at 6:15 p.m., blaring their sirens and distributing hot latkes, donuts and Chanukah gifts.


There will also be live music and a fantastic fire show.

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The parade will be stopping at the three following locations before ending at the corner of Hempstead Avenue and Nassau Boulevard at Halls Pond Park.



  • Corner of Hempstead Avenue and Woodlawn at 6:45 p.m.

  • Corner of Hempstead Avenue and Walton at 7 p.m.

  • Corner of Evergreen and Sprague at 7:15 p.m.


Check out the attached flyer for more details.

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