Thousands of Grinches Expected to Flood NJ Town for Holiday Event

History of the Grinch

Dr. Seuss wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas! in 1957 after realizing he was annoyed by how commercial Christmas had become. That feeling inspired him to create the Grinch, a grouchy character who tries to stop Christmas by stealing everything people use to celebrate.

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As he worked, the story turned into a simple message about how Christmas is really about togetherness, not presents. He wrote the rhymes, drew the pictures, and the book quickly became a classic.

NJ Town Preparing for Massive “Grinch” Event

Morristown’s third annual GrinchCon is back this December, with Grinch fans expected to gather and celebrate their love of "hating Christmas."

Thousands Expected to Attend Holiday Gathering

On December 6th approximately 2,000 Grinches will swarm Morristown for the annual event.

Local Businesses Gear Up for Big Festive Crowds

According to Patch, "Morristown's streets and bars will be flooded with imitations of Dr. Seuss’ green, Scrooge-inspired misanthrope. There will be photo ops, DJs, and more abound."

Organizers Say Event Could Break Attendance Records

GrinchCon began in 2023 with about 900 attendees, grew to roughly 1,600 last year, and is expected to draw more than 2,000 Grinches ready to “steal Christmas” this year.

Morristown, New Jersey, is a historic town in Morris County known for its charming downtown, lively restaurants and shops, and strong Revolutionary War roots. It combines classic colonial landmarks, such as Washington’s Headquarters, with a modern, walkable center that hosts festivals, concerts, and community events throughout the year. It’s both a cultural hub and a suburban community with a small-town feel.