Kent Circle Tree Lighting

We will be live streaming the 2025 Kent Circle Tree Lighting! Join us on Facebook on Sunday around 4:30pm to kick off the holiday season from the comfort of your own home! (Pending technical difficulties of course!)

Visit the Parade of Trees to get your tree fix this weekend! Our friends with the Gloucester Fishtown Horribles Parade are hosting their fourth annual holiday fundraiser. Be sure to bring non-perishable food item for the Open Door food drive.

Today is the day we’ve all been waiting for!

Doors officially open at 10 AM for the Annual Gloucester Fishtown Horribles Parade of Trees, and we are beyond excited to welcome you! 🎄✨

We’ve got a full day of fun lined up:
🎶 Gloucester Student Band will be performing from 12–1 PM
🎅❤️ Santa and Mrs. Claus Santa and Friends 01930 will be here for photos from 1–3 PM
💚 The Grinchee will be kicking Santa out and taking over from 3:15–5:15 PM with photos by the talented Lexi Thomas
🎺🎸 Closing out the night, 2to1 Ska Band will be performing covers and holiday jams you won’t want to miss!
🍪 And don’t forget — sugar cookie decorating all day long!

If you’re able, please bring a non-perishable item to support our neighbors through The Open Door.

We can’t wait to see you and share this magical day together!

DON’T FORGET! Bring your letter to Santa! We will have a special mailbox that goes directly to the North Pole. Children bringing their letters should make sure their address is listed on it so Santa can be sure to make it to their house on Christmas Eve!

FLOATS WANTED!

Be a part of the 2025 Holiday Parade! Any and all are welcome - the only requirement is your float must have a holiday theme. Contact Joe at The Weathervane on Main Street at 978-281-1227 or [email protected] to register.

Floats line up at 2:00pm
Parade starts at 3:00pm

The parade leaves from Jodrey State Fish Pier, heads up Main Street, then along Stacey Boulevard, ending at Kent Circle for the annual tree lighting.