Falmouth Holidays by the Seas & Christmas Parade 2023
Come and get into the Christmas Holiday spirit for weekend on Cape Cod at Falmouth Holidays by the Sea Weekend Friday December 1st to Sunday December 3rd
The crisp snap of seasonal glitter starts with the Holidays by the Sea weekend in Falmouth. Begin the festive holidays singing carols in Woods Hole Village as the winter’s sun sets over Vineyard Sound, taking the trolley to Nobska Lighthouse for their Holiday Open House. Greet Santa as he arrives by boat at beautiful Falmouth Harbor. Run the in 12th Annual Jingle Jog or GhELF Run from the Martha’s Vineyard Bank at Falmouth Village Green. Join in the celebration of the lighting of the Village Green. Enjoy the boutique shopping, entertainment, fun family activities, dining and holiday decorations of Falmouth Village at the Holiday Stroll. Get ready for the biggest small-town Christmas parade in all Southeast New England.
Friday, December 1, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
NEW!! Nobska Lighthouse Holiday Open House
Sponsored by Friends of Nobska Light
Take the trolley from Woods Hole Village to Nobska Point to have your picture taken with Mrs. Claus and enjoy holiday music by The Brass Ring ensemble. Warm up inside the renovated Keepers House, enjoy cocoa and cookies provided by Coffee Obsession, color a portrait of Nobska created by local artist Karen Rinaldo, Gallery on Main, and see inside the lighthouse tower at night! Arrival by trolley only, there will be no public parking available during this event. *
*ADA accessibility accommodations may be made by reserving ahead: email outreach@friendsofnobska.org
Friday, December 1, 5:30pm
Caroling in Woods Hole Village
Sponsored by Service Credit Union
Join us as we herald in the Christmas season with caroling at Waterfront Park, Water Street in Woods Hole Village. The Solstice Singers leads us in a festive seasonal sing-along of familiar holiday classics. NEW this year, hop on the trolley on Water Street and take it to Nobska Lighthouse to partake in their Holiday Open House. Remember to dress warmly.
Saturday, December 2, 10:30am
Seafaring Santa Sails into Falmouth Harbor*
Sponsored by: Patriot Party Boats
We welcome Seafaring Santa and the Falmouth High School Chorus at Falmouth Harbor , near The Flying Bridge, on Scranton Avenue. Candy Canes for all the kids! *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 2, 3:00pm
12th Annual GhELF Run* REGISTRATION
Sponsored by: Ghelfi’s Candies of Cape Cod
Wear your wildest holiday “jingle bells” festive outfit to run the course starting and ending at the Falmouth Village Green branch of Martha’s Vineyard Bank, 84 Main Street. The GhELF Run will consist of a half mile run for children 12 and under.
Short Sleeve Cotton T-shirts for first 100 Elves. Jingle bells for all. *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 2, 3:30pm
12th Annual Jingle Jog 5K * REGISTRATION
Sponsored by: Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation
Wear your wildest holiday “jingle bells” festive outfit to run the course starting and ending at the Falmouth Village Green branch of Martha’s Vineyard Bank, 84 Main Street. You might be running in twilight, so wear your reflective gear!
Long Sleeve Performance T-shirts for first 250 adults. Jingle bells for all. *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 2, starting at 4:30pm
Falmouth Village Holiday Stroll*
Sponsored by Falmouth Village
Main Street & Queen’s Buyway, Falmouth Village
See Falmouth Main Street transformed at night by the annual Holiday Stroll! Enjoy the many unique shops, services, and restaurants in the heart of Falmouth Village. The street and storefronts are at their very best when decorated for the holidays. Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic. Shop and dine while enjoying the strolling entertainment throughout the village. *Rain or Shine
Saturday, December 2, 6:00pm
Lighting of the Village Green*
Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation, Falmouth Chamber of Commerce & Falmouth Department of Public Works
Main Street, including the Falmouth Village Green will be decorated for Christmas. You can’t miss the ONE magic moment that transforms the Village Green to Santa’s wonderland and brings families together in festive high spirits to start the holidays. The Falmouth Town Band Brass and Falmouth Chamber Director, Betsy West, will lead the holiday caroling before a special visit from Santa. Dress warmly and bring flashlights and your best holiday cheer! *Rain or Shine
Sunday, December 3, Noon
60th Annual Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade APPLICATION
Sponsored by Cape Cod 5 & Falmouth Chamber of Commerce
Float Sponsor: Chapman Funerals & Cremations
Theme: Holidays Through the Decades
Bring your family, your guests and your friends to the BEST and largest Christmas Parade in all of Southeast New England. Presented for the 60th consecutive year by the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce and led by David Vieira, our Falmouth Town Crier. The parade, organized under the theme of “Holidays Through the Decades,” will step-off at noontime from Dillingham Avenue and Davis Straits and proceed along Main Street to the Village Green. It will feature decorated floats, marching bands, live animals, costumed characters and Santa Claus! Smile for the cameras, as FCTV will once again film the entire parade for local viewing.
