From Lights on the Bay to Midnight Madness Shopping: Holiday Festivities in Annapolis Region

There’s a chill in the air and Santa Claus has come to Annapolis.

Check out these winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Annapolis:

• Lights on the Bay: Get in the holiday spirit with a drive along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay through a massive light show. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Lights on the Bay held through Jan. 1. Weather permitting, the electric wonderland will be on full display nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. at Sandy Point State Park, 1100 East College Parkway in Annapolis.

• Meet Santa Claus: Children may sit on Santa’s lap, share their gift list, and pose for a picture at Westfield Mall in Annapolis, outside of Lord & Taylor. The jolly elf will be available through Dec. 24.

• Midnight Madness Holiday Shopping: Stores along Maryland Avenue, Main and West Streets in Downtown Annapolis will keep their doors open until midnight on Dec. 4 and 11. Enjoy musical performances, food and refreshments.

• Handel’s “Messiah” Concert: Performance by the US Naval Academy Glee Club, Hood College Choir, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and soloists from the Metropolitan Opera Company at 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at the academy’s main chapel.

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