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2018 Annual Quincy Christmas Holiday Parade and Celebrations

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The City of Quincy will host its annual slate of Christmas events beginning on Friday, November 23rd with the Turning on of the Christmas Lights. Santa and his elves will arrive by parachute on November 24h and the 66th  Annual Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, November 25th at 12:30. All events are free and open to the public. 2018 Annual Quincy Christmas Holiday Parade and Celebrations

Check out all the Christmas Holiday Fun South Shore Boston 

Friday November 23rd  Tree Lighting on Hancock Adams Common

Come enjoy the newly opened Hancock-Adams Common, decked with twinkling lights and a host of holiday displays! Mayor Koch and special guests – maybe one from the North Pole – flip the ceremonial switch to bring the holiday spirit to the Common. Heated tents will be set up for this event

Ongoing Activities from 5-7 p.m.
Strolling Victorian Carolers
Ice Sculptures
Street Performers
Costumed Characters
Letter writing to Santa activity
FREE Popcorn and Hot Chocolate
Holiday treats from local vendors

Scheduled Activities
5:00 p.m. Donna Marie Children’s Puppet Show
5:45 p.m. Children’s Christmas Chorus
6:15 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony hosted by Mayor Thomas P. Koch and special guest

Saturday November 24th Santa and his Elves arrival by parachute 12pm noon 

Santa and his elves arrive in Quincy by parachute, landing at Pageant Field, at this fun family event. While waiting for the touchdown of the Jolly Old Elf and friends, take a hayride around the field or “high-five” one of the visiting costumed characters!

Saturday November 24th  Festive Fun on the Common 2pm

NEW FUN THIS YEAR

Jingle Bell rock your way around the bedecked Common and enjoy live music from local bands. Food and beverages (some naughty) will be available for purchase. Heated tents will be set up for this event.

2 – 4 p.m. Munk Duane & Soul Jacker
4 – 5 p.m. DJ /House music Paul Duffley
5 – 7 p.m. Soul City Band

Sunday  November 25th Christmas Parade 

The 66th Annual Christmas Parade has been a tradition for Quincy families for many years. Floats, marching bands, and costumed characters fill Quincy streets, spreading holiday joy to all. The parade route begins at the intersection of Hancock Street and Walter J. Hannon Parkway, continuing up Hancock Street to North Quincy High School.  The theme this year is  “Do You Hear What I Hear”