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The threat of snow Saturday will not stall the holiday celebration in Asbury Park.

According to Tri-State Storm Watch snow will continue throughout the day on Saturday and taper off from west to east between 9 p.m. and midnight.

A total snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches is expected but temperatures will be near freezing, lending to a reduced amount of accumulation.

City officials have confirmed that the Annual Kwanzaa Celebration and Springwood Park Tree Lighting Ceremony will move forward as planned.

“The snow will only make it more festive,” Mayor John Moor said.

Themed ‘Unstoppable,’ the Kwanzaa celebration will begin at 2 p.m. in the Senior Center, located at 1201 Springwood Ave. The event features DJ, cultural entertainment, prizes and karamu – the cultural feast.

By 5 p.m. the celebration moves to Springwood Park, where Santa is expected to make an appearance at the Annual Tree Lighting.

For more about the Kwanzaa celebration, click here and for more on the Tree Lighting, click here.

Follow the City’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram social media pages for any changes and/or updates.

Also set to move forward as planned are Saturday’s Santa Run and Santacon events in Asbury Park.

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