The Sparkling Heart of Fordham is still beating this holiday season.
Hosted by the Fordham Road Business Improvement District and BronxNet’s Rhina Valentin, the 12th annual Sparkling Heart of Fordham Celebration and Christmas Tree Lighting welcomed over 4,000 people to commemorate the holidays on Friday, December 2 at Bryan Park.
The festive event featured its trademark Christmas tree lighting, a visit from Santa Claus, live music, prizes, raffles and gifts for 600 children.
A living Christmas tree visited Fordham Road to usher in the upcoming holidays.
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(l-r) B-Sides Gabby, Kristin, Emma and Isabelle danced the night away to Christmas tunes.
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Fordham resident Shanell Colon received some great gifts this holiday season.
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Fordham residents (back, l-r) Angelica Carmona, Raminida Rodriguez, (front, l-r) Shanell Colon Chelsea DelValle and Jacob Velasquez had a holly, jolly time at this year’s Sparkling in the Heart of Fordham celebration.
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(l-r) Santa’s helpers Ramon Natale, Kenny Reyes, David Rodriguez, Matthew Marroquin and Shirley Martinez helped spread holiday cheer to families and their children.
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Volunteer Jason Natale gave back to his community during this year’s season of giving.
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(l-r) Fordham residents Joandy, Lenny and Joan Varpan, Amanda Ramon and Gabrielle Tebara met jolly old Saint Nick at Bryan Park.
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