Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square officially begins the season. Join in Christmas caroling with the Kennebunk High School Chamber Choir, followed by the lighting of the tree at 6 p.m. Sponsored by KBA member Kennebunk Savings.
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Christmas Prelude: 43 Years of Magic
HGTV called Kennebunkport the #2 Christmas Town in America
Country Living called Kennebunkport one of the Top 20 Christmas family vacation destinations IN THE WORLD!
Picture a Hallmark Christmas movie coming to life: The festive lights, the greenery, the towering tree in the center of the square, the community coming together.
The good news is that the world doesn’t only exist in the movies: You can experience it in Kennebunkport each year during Christmas Prelude.
Tree lightings, Santa arriving by lobster boat, caroling at the Franciscan Monastery, a beautiful fireworks display, a lively street festival, and more are just some of the highlights of the 11-day event. So make Christmas part of your holiday traditions and watch the magic come alive!
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43rd Annual Christmas Prelude
December 5th – December 15th, 2024
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Strolling carolers, sub-zero ice carving, food vendors, live music, entertainers, and more will be featured at this family-friendly festival. Take a selfie in a life-size snow globe! Appearances by Santa and the lobster elves. Streets will be closed to traffic from Dock Square, Kennebunkport through Lower Village, Kennebunk. Sponsored by KBA member Kennebunk Savings.
Enjoy our Prelude extravaganza that will take place in the cove and can be viewed from the Mathew Lanigan Bridge and surrounding areas. Dock Square, Kennebunkport. Sponsored by KBA members Kennebunkport Resort Collection, H.B. Provisions, Portside Real Estate Group, Alisson's Restaurant and The Breakwater Inn.
Bring your pooch wearing their favorite holiday attire! The parade starts at Consolidated School (School Street, Kennebunkport), down Maine Street, through Dock Square, and onto Ocean Avenue. All decorated dogs and their humans are welcome to join in - meet at Consolidated School by 10:45 a.m., 25 School Street, Kennebunkport. Sponsored by KBA member The Seaside Inn.
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