Havre de Grace Candlelight Tour, Parade & Tree Lighting

About this adventure

The historic Susquehanna waterfront community of Havre de Grace celebrates the holiday season with its beloved Candlelight Tour, Community Parade, and Tree Lighting celebration. Festivities kick off Friday evening with the annual community holiday parade marching down Washington Street, featuring costumed carolers, youth sports and marching bands, and Santa Claus arriving to light the town Christmas tree overlooking the Upper Chesapeake Bay. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Waterfront Holiday Stroll: The event features illuminated historic homes and public buildings, including the iconic 1827 Concord Point Lighthouse decorated in evergreen wreaths. • Family Hospitality: Strolling Victorian carolers, free hot cocoa stations, model train exhibits, and children's ornament workshops are held at the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum and Maritime Museum. • Stroller Friendly: Flat, wide streets and waterfront promenades make navigating with strollers easy and enjoyable. • Restrooms & Parking: Heated public restrooms with changing tables are available near Concord Point Park and the Havre de Grace Visitor Center.