Merrimack Festival of Lights: Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
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Merrimack Festival Of Lights - 2026 Holiday Kick Off
Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Parade at 3:00 PM | Holiday Kickoff at 3:45 PM
The Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department invites you to celebrate the magic of the season at one of Merrimack’s most beloved community traditions! Join us on Sunday, December 6, 2026, as we kick off the holiday season with an afternoon filled with festive floats, sparkling lights, community spirit, and holiday cheer.
This year, we’re celebrating “A Festival of Lights” with a parade featuring creatively decorated floats, festive displays, music, and plenty of seasonal magic! Gather your family and friends, bundle up, and enjoy the sights and sounds as our community comes together to welcome the holiday season.
Holiday Parade | 3:00 PM
The parade begins at The Commons Shopping Plaza, 515 Daniel Webster Highway, and features a colorful procession of creatively decorated floats, festive displays, music, and holiday cheer. Come enjoy the creativity and community spirit that make this annual tradition so special!
🎉 Parade Details:
Step-off Time: 3:00 p.m.
Starting Location: The Commons Shopping Plaza (515 Daniel Webster Highway)
Parade Route: The parade will head south on Daniel Webster Highway, turn right onto Baboosic Lake Road, then left onto McElwain Street, and conclude in the Town Hall parking lot (6 Baboosic Lake Road).
Distance: Approximately 1 mile
Parade Float Registration:
Think your float has what it takes to steal the show? Bring your creativity, deck out your float, and show off your holiday spirit! Prizes will be awarded for the best-decorated floats, so go big, get festive, and let your holiday magic shine! The deadline to enter the parade is Wednesday, December 3rd. Visit our website listed below to sign up. Advanced registration is required.
🎄 Holiday Kickoff & Tree Lighting | 3:45 PM
Following the parade, join us at Abbie Griffin Park at Merrimack Town Hall, 6 Baboosic Lake Road, for our community holiday kickoff and tree lighting. Gather with friends and neighbors as we light up the season and celebrate the beginning of the holidays together!
✨ One Community. Many Traditions. A Season of Light.
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, another holiday tradition, or simply enjoy the magic of the season, everyone is welcome! This celebration is an opportunity for our entire community to come together, share in the joy of the season, and create lasting memories with family, friends, and neighbors. Bring your holiday spirit and join us as Merrimack shines bright for the season!
So mark your calendars, bundle up, and join us for an afternoon full of holiday cheer and community pride!
For complete details, visit us online at:
https://merrimackparksandrec.org/holiday-happenings
Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Parade at 3:00 PM | Holiday Kickoff at 3:45 PM
The Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department invites you to celebrate the magic of the season at one of Merrimack’s most beloved community traditions! Join us on Sunday, December 6, 2026, as we kick off the holiday season with an afternoon filled with festive floats, sparkling lights, community spirit, and holiday cheer.
This year, we’re celebrating “A Festival of Lights” with a parade featuring creatively decorated floats, festive displays, music, and plenty of seasonal magic! Gather your family and friends, bundle up, and enjoy the sights and sounds as our community comes together to welcome the holiday season.
Holiday Parade | 3:00 PM
The parade begins at The Commons Shopping Plaza, 515 Daniel Webster Highway, and features a colorful procession of creatively decorated floats, festive displays, music, and holiday cheer. Come enjoy the creativity and community spirit that make this annual tradition so special!
🎉 Parade Details:
Step-off Time: 3:00 p.m.
Starting Location: The Commons Shopping Plaza (515 Daniel Webster Highway)
Parade Route: The parade will head south on Daniel Webster Highway, turn right onto Baboosic Lake Road, then left onto McElwain Street, and conclude in the Town Hall parking lot (6 Baboosic Lake Road).
Distance: Approximately 1 mile
Parade Float Registration:
Think your float has what it takes to steal the show? Bring your creativity, deck out your float, and show off your holiday spirit! Prizes will be awarded for the best-decorated floats, so go big, get festive, and let your holiday magic shine! The deadline to enter the parade is Wednesday, December 3rd. Visit our website listed below to sign up. Advanced registration is required.
🎄 Holiday Kickoff & Tree Lighting | 3:45 PM
Following the parade, join us at Abbie Griffin Park at Merrimack Town Hall, 6 Baboosic Lake Road, for our community holiday kickoff and tree lighting. Gather with friends and neighbors as we light up the season and celebrate the beginning of the holidays together!
✨ One Community. Many Traditions. A Season of Light.
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, another holiday tradition, or simply enjoy the magic of the season, everyone is welcome! This celebration is an opportunity for our entire community to come together, share in the joy of the season, and create lasting memories with family, friends, and neighbors. Bring your holiday spirit and join us as Merrimack shines bright for the season!
So mark your calendars, bundle up, and join us for an afternoon full of holiday cheer and community pride!
For complete details, visit us online at:
https://merrimackparksandrec.org/holiday-happenings
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Where is it happening?
6 Baboosic Lake Rd, Merrimack, NH 03054-3605, United States
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