Where to watch holiday parades on Delmarva
As is usual for Delmarva, a host of holiday parades will be taking place up and down the peninsula this year.
Here’s where to visit to witness the wintertime spectacle of marching bands, floats and perhaps even Santa Claus himself.
Chincoteague
What: Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
When: 6 p.m. Dec. 2
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.
The Chincoteague Police Department is asking anyone attending to bring a new, unwrapped toy. You can hand your toys to the volunteers joining the police department marching in the parade.
Online: Check the town's website or call the Chincoteague Police Department at 757-336-3155
Salisbury
What: 71st Salisbury Jaycees Christmas Parade
When: 2 p.m. Dec. 3
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 "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." It will feature showcases of more than 100 entries, including fire trucks, marching bands and ol’ Saint Nick.
Online: http://salisburyjc.com/chapter-projects/christmas-parade
Onancock
What: 27th Annual Onancock Christmas Parade
When: 5 p.m. Dec. 10
Cost: Free
Info: Beginning at College Avenue and heading down Market Street toward the Onancock Wharf, details on the event are still sparse so far, but updates can be found at the town webpage for the event.
Online: http://www.onancock.com/administration/page/27th-annual-onancock-christmas-parade
Ocean City
What: 34th Annual Ocean City Christmas Parade
When: 11 a.m. Dec. 2
Cost: Free
Info: Beginning at Old Landing Road and marching northbound along Coastal Highway to 120th Street, more than 50 features will be parading, including horses, antique cars, high school bands, holiday floats and more.
Online: http://ococean.com/events/oc-christmas-parade
Berlin
What: Berlin Christmas Parade
When: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 7
Cost: Free
Info: Marching through downtown Berlin and sponsored by Berlin Main Street and the town of Berlin, bands, dance teams, fire companies and floats will entertain onlookers awaiting the arrival of Santa.
Online: http://www.berlinmainstreet.com/events/berlin-christmas-parade
Pocomoke City
What: 45th Annual Pocomoke Christmas Parade
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 27
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: http://pocomokechristmasparade.com/
Snow Hill
What: Snow Hill Christmas Parade
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 4
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. 1, 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. 2, 11 a.m.
Info: Parade features local high school and university bands, floats and marching groups from local organizations and civic groups following a route along Somerset Avenue.
Lewes
What: 2017 Lewes Christmas Parade
When: 5-6:45 p.m. Dec. 2
Cost: Free
Info: The Lewes Christmas tree lighting in Zwaanendael Park will immediately follow Santa’s appearance at the 86th annual Lewes Christmas Parade
Selbyville
What: 57th Annual Selbyville Christmas Parade
When: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 1
Cost: Free
Info: Marching bands, beauty queens, fire trucks, classic cars and more will make their way through downtown Selbyville, celebrating the holiday season.
Online: http://business.bethany-fenwick.org/events/details/57th-annual-selbyville-christmas-parade-8853
Delmar
What: Delmar Christmas Parade
When: 2 p.m. Dec.16
Cost: Free
Info: This is a date change. Sports teams and the bands were not available for the original date, due to playoffs. There will not be a rain date.
Info: http://www.townofdelmar.us/index.cfm?ref=40583
Rehoboth Beach
What: Hometown Christmas Parade
When: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5
Cost: Free
Info: Presented by the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, in cooperation with the City of Rehoboth Beach, Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce and Rehoboth Beach Main Street, this annual parade promises to be the largest one to date. Participants and watchers are invited to the Rehoboth Beach Fire Station on Rehoboth Avenue after the parade for the awarding of trophies, refreshments and to visit Santa Claus.
Online: www.rehobothbeachfire.com. Or email info@rehobothbeachfire.com; call 302-227-8400.
Dagsboro
What: The Town of Dagsboro's Annual Christmas Parade
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 5
Cost: Free
Info: Enjoy floats, marching units, Santa Claus and more at the Dagsboro Christmas Parade. Lineup for the parade begins at Indian River High School, at the rear entrance. The parade ill then come into town and end at the new Dagsboro Fire Hall.
Online: Visit the town's website or the parade's page on Facebook.
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. 7
Cost: Free
Info: Organized by the Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the town of Georgetown, the theme for this year’s parade is a “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. 9
Cost: Free
Info: This year, the festive event, sponsored by the Exmore Community Fire Department, will introduce a new route, traveling south on Main Street and culminating in a family-friendly holiday party in the Exmore town Park, complete with Santa and a lighted holiday tree.
Call: 757-442-7813