Falmouth Christmas Parade, Holidays By The Sea Schedule

FALMOUTH, MA – The Falmouth Chamber of Commerce will host a series of Holidays by the Sea events this weekend, culminating in the annual Christmas parade on Sunday, Dec. 9. The celebration kicks off with caroling at the Nobska Lighthouse and includes visits from Santa Claus, a festive 5K, holiday lights and more.

Check out the full schedule below, courtesy of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce:

Caroling at Nobska Lighthouse

Friday, December 7, 2018, 5:30 pm; Nobska Lighthouse, 233 Nobska Road, Woods Hole, MA 02543

Sponsored by: Service Credit Union

Caroling with neighbors and the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce staff at Historic Nobska Lighthouse. Sing along to your favorite holiday classics and enjoy the nighttime view of Vineyard Sound with hot chocolate and treats. Dress warmly.

Jingle Jog 5K & Kids Elf Run

Saturday, December 8, 2018, 7:30-10:30 am; Marine Park, 180 Scranton Ave., Falmouth, MA 02540

Sponsored by: Falmouth Road Race, Inc.

Wear your wildest holiday outfit to run the course from Marine Park to the Falmouth Road Race course and back through Falmouth Heights.

Seafaring Santa

Saturday, December 8, 2018, Santa Arrives at 10:30 am; Falmouth Harbor, Scranton Avenue

Sponsored by: Patriot Party Boats

Welcome Seafaring Santa and the Falmouth High School Chorus at The Flying Bridge on Scranton Avenue. Santa will greet the kids and pass out Candy Canes before heading to the Nobska Lighthouse.

Nobska Lighthouse Public Viewing

December 8 10:30 am – 12:30 pm; Historic Nobska Lighthouse, Nobska Road, Woods Hole

Santa visits at 11:30 a.m. www.friendsofnobska.org

Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll

Saturday, December 8, 2018, 5:00 - 9:00 pm; Main Street / Queen’s Buyway, Falmouth Village
Sponsored by: The Falmouth Village Association & The Falmouth Chamber of Commerce

Enjoy the unique shops, services and restaurants in the heart of Falmouth Village, which will be transformed at night by the annual Holiday Stroll. The street and storefronts will be decorated for the holidays, and many of the merchants will offer snacks and refreshments.

The petting zoo is back at Queens Buyway. Don't miss Santa at the inflatable North Pole at Peg Noonan Park – Bear in Boots will be there with a sweet treat.

The Falmouth EDIC will host caroling and refreshments at the renovated Falmouth Station (bus depot). The street will be closed again this year, so be aware that parking is available at Mullen Hall and Lawrence School, where the trolley will stop while running from Peg Noonan to Queens Buyway.

See below for parking and traffic restrictions during the Holiday Stroll:

Lighting of the Village Green

Saturday, December 8, 2018, 7:00 pm; Falmouth Village Green, Main Street

Sponsored by: Cape Cod Five

The Falmouth Brass Choir will lead the caroling before a special visit from Santa as the town lights up the green. Dress warmly.

55th Annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, Theme: Unwrap the Magic of Falmouth

Sunday, December 9, 2018, noon; Main Street, Dillingham Avenue to the Falmouth Village Green

The parade steps off from Dillingham Avenue at noon and continues down Main Street to the Village Green. It will feature theme-decorated floats, marching bands, live animals, costumed characters and Santa Claus.

See below for parking and traffic restrictions during the parade:

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