The City of Quincy’s Christmas Kick-Off Weekend
Friday, November 29, 2024 - 5:00 PM
to Sunday, December 01, 2024 - 3:30 PM
5:00 PM - 3:30 PM See all dates and Times
WHAT: The City of Quincy’s annual kick-off to Christmas and the Holiday season begins on the evening of Friday, November 29th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the Hancock Adams Common, located at 1305 Hancock St., with a musical performance by national, award-winning recording artist Michelle Brooks-Thompson and Band. The Common will be filled with holiday spirit with roving stilt walkers, LED jugglers, fire shows, Victorian carolers, costumed characters for selfies, free popcorn, apple cider donuts & coffee, candy canes, hot chocolate, and hot and cold cider. Holiday movies will play on an outdoor jumbotron.
The evening will culminate with a sing-along and the City’s annual Tree Lighting by Mayor Thomas P. Koch and a visit from Santa. A Menorah will also be on display for those members of the community who celebrate Chanukah.
Saturday, November 30th at 12 noon, families can turn their eyes to the sky from Pageant Field, One Merrymount Parkway, as Santa will arrive by helicopter to pay a visit to youngsters. After Saint Nick makes his grand entrance, children will have the chance to meet him and his elves, along with other costumed characters, during this unique Christmas tradition.
Sunday, December 1st at 12 noon, bundle up and park your chairs in your favorite spot for the kickoff of the 71st Annual Christmas Parade. Generations of Quincy residents gather each year along the 2.7-mile route to watch hundreds of Christmas-themed floats, marching bands, antique vehicles and even Mister Claus himself make their way through town. As tradition has it, expect a visit from Santa to anchor the parade before he heads back home to the North Pole. The parade begins at the intersection of Hancock Street and Walter J. Hannon Parkway, continuing up Hancock Street to North Quincy High School.
WHO: Santa Claus and his elves, award-winning recording artist Michelle Brooks-Thompson and Band, costumed characters, families and children of all ages, City of Quincy community members.
Mayor Koch shared, “Our City’s Christmas Parade, as well as our tree-lighting and Santa’s visit to Pageant Field, have all become special traditions in our community. I hear so many families say they mark Christmas and holiday events on their calendars to celebrate with their loved ones. We hope you will come out and enjoy the season with us.”
All events are FREE and open to families and children of all ages.
Letters to Santa can be placed in “Santa’s Mailbox” at all the weekend’s festivities or at City Hall through late December. For more information, please visit www.discoverquincy.com.
Parking available in the Kilroy Square Garage as well as Presidents Place parking garage.
CONTACT: For more information please contact Mariellen Norris at [email protected], 617-592-5637 or Kayla Eddy at [email protected], 508-560-8420.
Visit the City of Quincy’s and Quincy 400’s social media and website at quincyma.gov andquincy400.com for more information on these and upcoming events.
