The Chestertown holiday season officially kicks off on Friday, November 27 at 6:45 p.m. in Fountain Park when members of the Kent County Community Marching Band herald Santa’s arrival by fire truck at 7:00 p.m. After he arrives, Santa will see children in his house from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., as Boy Scout Troop 130 takes pictures of children with Santa, and Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will be selling hot chocolate, cider and cookies in the park.
The Annual Kent County Christmas Parade takes place the following day, Saturday, November 28th at 10:00 a.m., rain/snow or shine!! This popular holiday event features marching bands, the Rough Riders, classic automobiles, various floats, Santa, Rudolph, the Grinch and of course Santa’s elves. Participation in the parade is open to everyone. If you are interested in marching or entering a float; email [email protected], call 410-778-1600, ask for Kristen, or 443 480 1987.
Santa will be in his Fountain Park house seeing children after the Parade, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and every Saturday thereafter through December 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Children will receive goodie bags from Santa courtesy of the Downtown Chestertown Association.
“Small Business Saturday,” November 28 is a nationwide event celebrating local, independently owned shops, and is an opportunity to keep your dollars local and do some of your holiday shopping in town. Downtown Chestertown offers a variety of unique businesses, offering small to large items, and Small Business Saturday is a great time to get to know them.
Chestertown’s holiday festivities continues the following weekend, December 4, 5 and 6, with Winterfest, a town wide celebration including carolers, the Festival of Trees, a gingerbread workshop, a Chester River Chorale concert, a toy train exhibit, and the Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
For information about holiday activities, and other projects of the Downtown Chestertown Association visit www.downtownchestertown.org.
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