Christmas 2018: Parades in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia
The last part of the year means holiday parades will be taking place up and down the peninsula.
Here’s where to visit to witness the wintertime spectacle of marching bands, floats and maybe an appearance from Santa.
Chincoteague
What: Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 1
Cost: Free
Info: The evening begins at 6 p.m. with The Salt Marsh Ramblers performing in Robert N. Reed Downtown Park. At 6:30 p.m., there will be an invocation and Town Lighting in front of the Chincoteague Island Library, and at 7 p.m. the parade will begin, featuring floats, bands, marching units and fire companies from across the Eastern Shore and more.
Online: www.chincoteaguechamber.com or call 757-336-6161.
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Salisbury
What: Wicomico Yacht Club annual Christmas Boat Parade
When: Nov. 24 at 5 p.m.
Where: Brew River Restaurant and Bar, Salisbury
Info: Wicomico Yacht Club will put on its annual Christmas Boat Parade. Live entertainment starts at 5 p.m. with Dave Hawkins, boats should arrive around 7 p.m. and Virginia Creek Band will take stage at 9 p.m.
Online: Call now for dinner reservations 410-677-6757 or email info@brewriver.com.
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What: 72nd Salisbury Jaycees Christmas Parade
When: 2 p.m. Dec. 2
Cost: Free
Info: Stepping off at Civic Avenue and Mount Hermon Road and ending at Ward and East Main streets, this year’s theme is "Wicomico Winter Wonderland." It will feature showcases of more than entries, including fire trucks, marching bands, Saul the Salisbury Jaycees Bear and Santa.
Online: www.salisburyjc.com/chapter-projects/christmas-parade
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Onancock
What: 28th annual Onancock Christmas Parade
When: 5 p.m. Dec. 9
Cost: Free
Info: This year's theme is "Onancock Christmas on the Bay." Beginning at College Avenue and ends on Market Street.
Online: https://www.onancock.com
Ocean City
What: 35th annual Ocean City Christmas Parade
When: 11 a.m. Dec. 1
Cost: Free
Info: Beginning at Old Landing Road and marching northbound along Coastal Highway to 120th Street, there will be parading, including horses, antique cars, high school bands, holiday floats and more.
Online: https://ococean.com/events
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Berlin
What: Berlin Christmas Parade
When: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 6
Cost: Free
Info: Marching bands, dance teams, floats, fire companies will parade while awaiting the arrival of Santa. Shuttle available. The event is in its 48th year.
Online: www.berlinmainstreet.com
Pocomoke City
What: 45th Annual Pocomoke Christmas Parade
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 26
Cost: Free
Info: Clowns, marching units, fire departments, equestrian units will march north on Market Street, beginning at 14th Street and ending at the Pocomoke River, in one of Delmarva’s largest nighttime Christmas parades.
Online: pocomokechristmasparade.com
Snow Hill
What: Snow Hill Christmas Parade
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 3
Cost: Free
Info: Beginning near Snow Hill High School and ending at the courthouse on Market Street, this year’s event is sponsored by the Snow Hill Lions Club.
Online: http://www.snowhillmd.com/liveHere/eventsCalendar.cfm
Crisfield
What: Crisfield Christmas Parade
When: Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m.
Info: Along Main Street. Bands, floats and more. After the parade, stop by Santa’s House next to City Hall for free photos with Santa by the Somerset County Library.
Call: 410-968-2500 or 800-782-3913
Princess Anne
What: Princess Anne Christmas Parade
When: Dec. 1, 11 a.m.
Info: Princess Anne Christmas Parade features local high school and university bands, floats and marching groups from local organizations and civic groups following a route along Somerset Avenue.
Call: 410-651-2961
Lewes
What: 2018 Lewes Christmas Parade
When: 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 1
Cost: Free
Info: The parade, in its 87th year, will be followed by a tree-lighting and caroling in Zwaanendael Park.
Online: www.leweschamber.com
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Selbyville
What: 58th Annual Selbyville Christmas Parade
When: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 7
Cost: Free
Info: Celebrate the holiday season with an evening of food, fun and
floats! Watch the floats, marching bands, beauty queens, fire
trucks, classic cars and many more make their way through
downtown Selbyville to celebrate the holiday season.
Online: southernsussexrotary.org
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Delmar
What: Delmar Christmas Parade
When: 2 p.m. Dec. 1
Cost: Free
Info: Sponsored by Greater Delaware Chamber of Commerce, rain date is 2 p.m. Dec. 15. Watch out for candy tossed from floats and other entries. Santa will appear at the end of the parade.
Online: 302-846-3336, infochamber@comcast.net or download the application from www.delmar-chamberofcommerce.com.
Rehoboth Beach
What: Hometown Christmas Parade
When: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4
Cost: Free
Info: The 2018 Rehoboth Beach Hometown Christmas Parade will be presented by the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company with the support of the City of Rehoboth Beach and the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce.
All parade participants and attendees are invited to the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center after the Parade for Santa's Christmas Party for refreshments, the awarding of trophies and for children to visit Santa Claus for a small gift.
Online: www.rehobothbeachfire.com.
Dagsboro
What: The Town of Dagsboro's annual Christmas Parade
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 11
Cost: Free
Info: Enjoy floats, marching units, Santa Claus and more at the Dagsboro Christmas Parade. The parade line up is on Main Street near the back entrance of Indian River High School. The parade route continues down Main Street towards town. It turns left onto Clayton Street and ends at the new Dagsboro Fire Hall.
Online: dagsboro.delaware.gov
Milton
What: Milton Christmas Parade
When: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.
Info: Sponsored by the Milton Fire Department
Georgetown
What: Georgetown Christmas Parade
When: 7 p.m., Dec. 6
Cost: Free
Info: Organized by the Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the town of Georgetown, the event’s 50th year has the theme of “Parade of Lights” and will again culminate in the arrival of Santa Claus. As usual, scores of floats, marching bands, classic cars, fire engines and much more will participate.
Online: www.georgetowncoc.com or call 302-856-1544.
Exmore
What: Annual Exmore Christmas Parade
When: 6 p.m. Dec. 8
Cost: Free
Info: The Exmore Community Fire Department sponsors this event.
Call: 757-414-3414
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