Join the Marblehead Christmas Walk in December

MARBLEHEAD, MA - The 47th annual Marblehead Christmas Walk takes place on the first full weekend in December, this year falling on Dec. 3.

This week, the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce put out a call out on Facebook looking for creative floats and innovative themes.

According to the Chamber of Commerce, the parade begins at 12 p.m. and the route takes approximately one hour, traveling from Front St., State St., Washington St., Five Corners, Atlantic Ave. down Pleasant St. and concluding at the National Grand Bank parking lot.

Among the traditional events are the Christmas Tree lighting Friday evening, the arrival by boat of Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday morning, and the Christmas Walk Parade.

For more information or to sign up for the parade, visit the Chamber of Commerce here.

Now in its 47th year, the Marblehead Christmas Walk is widely known as one of the finest holiday happenings in New England, an event that captures the warmth of the holiday season throughout the entire town and draws thousands of residents and visitors out to celebrate! Our annual Community Parade is an excellent opportunity to showcase Marblehead and the individuals and groups that make our town so special!