New Bedford Holiday Stroll and Christmas Tree Lighting 2015
The New Bedford Holiday Stroll will be held on Saturday December 5th and Sunday December 6th 2015 in the Downtown New Bedford MA starting at noon each day. Check out all the Christmas Holiday events on the South Shore 
The Holiday Stroll weekend will kick off with The “Official” Santa and Mrs. Claus
arriving at Custom House Square Park by antique fire truck on Saturday at 12:00
noon. Santa will “stroll” with his admirers to MARE Studios on Center Street,
where he will greet his young admirers and pose for free, souvenir photos until
4 pm. At 4:30, Santa and Mrs. Claus will join the NB High and All-City Middle
School Marching Bands and Color Guard for a parade up William Street to
the Library steps.
At 5:00 Mayor Jon Mitchell will welcome all for the City’s official Tree Lighting
Ceremony. Joined by Elected Officials and Miss New Bedford. A light show and
a few new surprises will also delight you!!
Hot chocolate will be available
Also on Saturday, from 11:30 – 12:30 enjoy musical performance TAKE A BOW,
this local youth group will entertain us in the NB Whaling National Historical
Park courtyard while waiting for Santa’s arrival.
Be sure to visit all the following
to see what they have to offer
Arthur Moniz Gallery – 22 William St. Paintings, scrimshaw, sailor’s valentines,
antiques, marble giftware, notecards and more. 10% off any already framed
prints. Sat. and Sun. 10 am – 5 pm.
B. Leger Gallery/Studio – 89 No. Water St, 2nd floor – Precious glass gift tag,
hand painted with wreath and ready to decorate. Sat. and Sun. 12noon – 4 pm.
be jeweled – 26 Centre St. – shop at downtown’s favorite jewelry store and get
your Holiday shopping underway!! Sat. 10 am – 7pm, Sun. 12 – 5pm.
Beatnik Lounge and Spa – 26C So. Water St. – see what services we have to
offer and have fun with Holiday nail painting for girls and boys and ornament
decorating. Sat. 9 am – 4 pm, Sun. 12noon – 4 pm.
The Bedford Merchant Gift Store – 28 William St. – gifts, jewelry, ornaments,
apparel and much more. Sat. 9 am –7 pm, Sun. 9 am -6 pm.
Bristol Community College – 800 Purchase St. – “Letters to Santa” an
opportunity for children (and adults!) to pen a letter to Kris Kringle. Also,
children’s craft activities and free apple cider and cookies.
Saturday only 11 am – 3 pm.
Cafe Arpeggio – 800 Purchase St. – Hot chocolate, coffee, homemade soups,
gourmet sandwiches, ice cream, cookies and more. Saturday only 8 am – 6 pm.
Carter’s Clothing and Footwear – 55 William St. – men’s work and casual
clothing and footwear. Best selection, lowest prices, friendliest service!
Sat. 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Sun. 11 am-5 pm.
Celia’s Boutique – 111 William St. Drop by for goodies and warm beverages
while you shop. From business basics to special occasion evening wear. Some
featured lines are Frank Lyman, Cartise, Comfy, Elliott Lauren, Damme Inc. &
more. Sat. 10 am -5 pm. Sun. 12-4 pm.
CRAFT-O-RAMA – 98 William St. -features assorted artists and crafters. Visit this
annual Holiday Pop-Up-Shop for great goods and holiday sales.
Sat. and Sun. 11 am – 6 pm.
Custom House Square Park – Santa arrives on Saturday at 12 noon by antique
fire truck. Then the Fire Truck will give rides around downtown on Saturday
from 12:30 to 4:00, and on Sunday from 12noon to 4:00. Pick up/drop off is in
front of No Problemo on Purchase St.
Duff Gallery – 24 Centre St. -Traditional New England fine art. Exquisite crafts.
Distinctive gifts. Holiday Stroll special: 10% discount for strollers and a free to
enter raffle both days of prints by Robert Duff. Sat. and Sun. 10 am – 5 pm.