Christmas, Hanukkah Events In Waltham: Parades, Tree Lightings, More

WALTHAM, MA — There are plenty of things going on around Waltham to celebrate the 2023 winter holidays.

Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, starts at sundown on Dec. 7, and ends at nightfall on Dec. 15. Christmas, of course, is on Dec. 25, but you don’t have to wait to start taking in all the sights and sounds of the season.

Menorah lightings around Waltham, are:

• Patriot Place Holiday Menorah Lighting

In Waltham, the local tree lighting and Christmas parade happen together.

Christmas parades, often complete with Santa Claus, festively decorated floats and marching bands, are a holiday tradition, both nationally and locally.

Attending the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is a bucket list item for many families. If you can’t be in New York City, the parade will be livestreamed on NBC and Peacock, the network’s streaming service, from 8:30 a.m. to noon Eastern Time.

Parades in Waltham may not be able to match that in size, but the heart behind them is just as big. Parades to catch here at home include:

• Waltham's Annual Santa Parade, Holiday Lighting Is Back This Weekend

Other holiday events around Massachusetts include:

• Miracle Pop-Up Bar Opens At Marlowe Hotel In Cambridge
• Snowport in Boston
• Boston Women’s Market at Quincy Market