Santa’s Here!

Santa and dozens of other floats paraded down Main Street today, braving the gray and threatening weather. The heavy rain fortunately held off. The long parade ended up at the City of Gloucester's Christmas tree at Kent Circle, near the Fisherman at the Wheel statue. This year's tree is lit with LED lights, which I think is the way to go. Economical to run, and resistant to vibration and breakage.
Santa and dozens of other floats paraded down Main Street today, braving the gray and threatening weather. The heavy rain fortunately held off. The long parade ended up at the City of Gloucester’s Christmas tree at Kent Circle, near the Fisherman at the Wheel statue. This year’s tree is lit with LED lights, which I think is the way to go. Economical to run, and resistant to vibration and breakage.

Santa Parade and Tree Lighting Sunday December 1st

Gloucester’s annual Santa Parade and Kent Circle Tree Lighting is Sunday December 1st.

Parade begins at the State Fish Pier at 3pm and ends at Kent Circle for the tree lighting around 4:30pm.

Look for the Pink Elephant and donate an unwrapped toy to Toys4Tots.

Santa arrives at Kent Circle by fire truck and children are invited to sit on Santa’s lap.

Everyone at Kent Circle is invited to sign holiday cards to be sent to our troops overseas and to bring an unwrapped toy for children in need.

Free popcorn, hot chocolate and chowder provided by Lobsta Land, MileMarker One and The Gloucester Fund.

Music at Kent Circle by North Shore Bell Ringers.

Bring the kids and help celebrate the season with your friends and neighbors in Gloucester!

2012 Santa Parade and Kent Circle Tree Lighting Pics From Arthur Zachai, Martin Del Vecchio and Anthony Marks

Lining up at the Fish Pier for the 2012 Gloucester, MA Christmas Parade.

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East Gloucester Elementary at the Santa Parade Photo From Martin Del Vecchio

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2012 Santa Parade & Kent Circle Tree Lighting Nov 25 photos by Anthony Marks

Santa Parade and Tree Lighting Tomorrow 3pm

Gloucester’s annual Santa Parade and Kent Circle Tree Lighting is tomorrow (SUN).

Parade begins at the State Fish Pier at 3pm and ends at Kent Circle for the tree lighting around 4:30pm.

Look for the Pink Elephant and donate an unwrapped toy to Toys4Tots.

Santa arrives at Kent Circle by fire truck and children are invited to sit on Santa’s lap.

Everyone at Kent Circle is invited to sign holiday cards to be sent to our troops overseas and to bring an unwrapped toy for children in need.

Free popcorn and hot chocolate provided by Lobsta Land and The Gloucester Fund.

Music at Kent Circle by the Docksiders, North Shore Bell Ringers and the Firemen’s Band.

Bring the kids and help celebrate the season with your friends and neighbors in Gloucester!

Gloucester Santa Parade Pics From David Cox

Slide Show With Hundreds of Photos Tonight at 8PM

 

Gloucester Santa Parade Pics From David Cox, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

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Gloucester Santa Parade Pics From David Cox
Gloucester Santa Parade Pics From David Cox
Gloucester Santa Parade Pics From David Cox
Gloucester Santa Parade Pics From David Cox
Gloucester Santa Parade Pics From David Cox

Gloucester Santa Parade steps off Nov. 29

From the Beacon-

Santa will make his annual trip through downtown Gloucester on Sunday, Nov. 29. The parade in his honor steps off from the State Fish Pier on Parker Street at 3:15 p.m.

The parade follows Main Street through the business district, then heads down Stacey Boulevard to Kent Circle for the annual Tree Lighting ceremony, which starts at about 4:30 p.m.

Ringo Tarr has made his annual trip to Nova Scotia to pick up a Christmas tree for Kent Circle, which is located at the intersection of Western and Essex avenues.

Floats and others taking part in the parade may line up at the State Fish Pier starting at 2 p.m. Any groups with a Christmas theme are welcome to take part.

Espresso Restaurant will be “Parade Headquarters” at 154 Main St. Espresso will be serving free hot chocolate to all parade watchers. Children under 10 years old will receive a little gift.

To read more from the BEACON article, click here.