Port Washington Christmas on the Corner
December 5 @ 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The annual hometown holiday celebration will take place Saturday, December 5, 2026, throughout historic downtown Port Washington along Franklin Street.
The festivities are traditionally packed with family-friendly activities, running throughout the afternoon and evening. Highlights of the event typically include:
- Downtown Festivities (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM): Enjoy live reindeer visits, an Elf on a Shelf scavenger hunt, cookie decorating, crafts, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
- Tree Lighting Ceremony (5:00 PM): Join the community in singing “O Christmas Tree” as the tree at the foot of St. Mary’s Hill is illuminated, often started by the winner of the local coloring contest.
- Nighttime Christmas Parade (5:15 PM): Watch the streets light up with dazzling holiday floats and marchers.
- Fireworks Finale (6:00 PM): A spectacular fireworks show to cap off the evening.
Would you like me to look into holiday lodging options in downtown Port Washington, or would you like a list of local boutique shops (such as Pear & Simple) for your Christmas shopping?