The holiday spirit was in full swing as Marblehead celebrated its highly anticipated Christmas Walk weekend, drawing crowds of hundreds of visitors and locals to the streets. The weekend-long celebration kicked off on Thursday with a festive Holiday Shopping Preview Night and continued with the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday. Festivities didn’t slow on Saturday when Mr. … [Read more...] about Christmas Walk with another year of success
Marblehead Christmas Walk
Marblehead Christmas Walk returns with holiday cheer
The 53rd annual Marblehead Christmas Walk begins Thursday. “The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce invites you to Marblehead to enjoy several days of holiday festivities, family events, and activities,” the organization said in a press release. The first day includes the Holiday Open House at the Marblehead Arts Association, a pop-up shop from Liz Roache Studio, Ladies Night … [Read more...] about Marblehead Christmas Walk returns with holiday cheer
Santa Claus comes to town in Marblehead
Santa Claus rode into town in style over the weekend, not by sleigh, but by lobster boat in Marblehead Harbor, alongside Ms. Claus to kick off the town’s annual Christmas Walk. When they arrived on shore, they were greeted and hugged by bright-eyed kids waiting on land and with big smiles. For the 52nd year, the walk kicked off the holiday season for Marbleheaders, with more … [Read more...] about Santa Claus comes to town in Marblehead
Back in time to Dec. 1, 1988
In this week's paper, you will read quite a bit about one of the town's most beloved annual traditions: the Christmas Walk. With that in mind, as I made my weekly trip through the Daily Evening Item archives, stumbling upon coverage of the walk 35 years ago, I figured I might as well add to the party. 1988's walk marked the 17th annual, with festivities kicking off … [Read more...] about Back in time to Dec. 1, 1988
Marblehead Christmas Walk set to kick off
The 52nd annual Marblehead Christmas Walk is around the corner and ready to kickstart the holiday season. The festivities will begin on Thursday, Nov. 30 with a holiday shopping preview night, followed by the annual tree lighting on Dec. 1. On Saturday, see Santa Claus' arrival to Marblehead by lobster boat, followed by the parade, the artisan's markets, gingerbread … [Read more...] about Marblehead Christmas Walk set to kick off