It
is bitterly cold as we arrive at the Middle Pier in Rockland Maine,
but we are not alone as hundreds of families from all directions are
converging on this spot. There is excitement in the air in spite of
the cold and wind and one word is heard from all, “Santa.”
This
is the start of Rockland's Festival of Lights, the arrival of Santa.
After a reading of “Twas The Night Before Christmas” by Don
Carrigan we see the Coast Guard boat appear carrying Santa and Mrs.
Claus. After making their way up from the boat Santa launches into
the crowd like a presidential candidate. The pair work their way up
to Main Street where Santa has established his holiday workshop where
a long line of children of all ages waits for their few minutes with
the man in red.
Saturday November 30th
All Day: Gingerbread Gazing on Main Street. Look for Gingerbread Houses in the shop windows. Stroll Main Street, Shop and Dine, enjoy the festive decorated windows and lights.Sponsored by The First
10AM - 1PM Share the Wonder at the Farnsworth Art Museum: Family Activities
and Music
12 - 3PM Santa is at his Workshop by the Lobster Trap Tree greeting kids or
Strolling Main Street ( Be sure to say hello ! )Sponsored by The Maine Lobster Festival and The Free Press
1PM - 3PM Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, pick up near Rustica across from Planet Toys
for a ride around downtown. Sponsored by Local Businesses so everyone rides for free !
6PM - 8PM Festival of Lights Parade! Floats return to Main Street for viewing.
All Day: Gingerbread Gazing on Main Street. Look for Gingerbread Houses in the shop windows. Stroll Main Street, Shop and Dine, enjoy the festive decorated windows and lights.Sponsored by The First
10AM - 1PM Share the Wonder at the Farnsworth Art Museum: Family Activities
and Music
12 - 3PM Santa is at his Workshop by the Lobster Trap Tree greeting kids or
Strolling Main Street ( Be sure to say hello ! )Sponsored by The Maine Lobster Festival and The Free Press
1PM - 3PM Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, pick up near Rustica across from Planet Toys
for a ride around downtown. Sponsored by Local Businesses so everyone rides for free !
6PM - 8PM Festival of Lights Parade! Floats return to Main Street for viewing.
Best viewing between Park and Summer Streets on Main Street.
Vote for The people's Choice Award your favorite by placing can goods on the float for the Salvation Army.
Awards given to the Most Lights, Best Spirit, Most Creative and Best Business Floats.
Entry with the most Can Goods donated receives the People Choice Award!
Sponsored by The First
Sunday December 1st
8:30 - 10:30 Festive Family Breakfast with Santa $2 kids, $5 Adults
Vote for The people's Choice Award your favorite by placing can goods on the float for the Salvation Army.
Awards given to the Most Lights, Best Spirit, Most Creative and Best Business Floats.
Entry with the most Can Goods donated receives the People Choice Award!
Sponsored by The First
Sunday December 1st
8:30 - 10:30 Festive Family Breakfast with Santa $2 kids, $5 Adults
Hosted by The Chowder House at The Tradewinds.
Breakfast sponsors by The Tradewinds and Rockland Cafe, Served by Camden National Bank
Breakfast sponsors by The Tradewinds and Rockland Cafe, Served by Camden National Bank
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| Maine JR High 2014 Taylor Bridges of Machiasport and Santa. Taylor came out to support the community with her family. |
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