The holiday season shines bright in Washington Park! The District Light the Park Committee has teamed up with the Quincy Rotary After Dark Quincy Christmas Parade Committee to incorporate the two family-friendly holiday events in the Heart of Quincy. Santa and his sleigh will close-out the parade–that travels down Maine and ends at Washington Park.

“At approximately 7pm, Santa and his VIP helper will ceremoniously throw the switch to the lights, instantly turning Washington Park into a beautifully lit winter-wonderland,” stated Brianna Rivera, executive director of The District.

Following the lighting ceremony Santa will be in his specially designed Washington Park home visiting with children until approximately 9pm. Adults and children alike are sure to enjoy the sights (displays), sounds (music) and tastes (hot cocoa and cookies) of Christmas throughout the park.

In addition to the lighted displays within the park, light poles stretching from 4th to 12th Streets along Maine will once again be decorated with festive lights and greenery.

This free-to-attend event is presented by TNT Golf Car & Motorsports and Craig Industries.

Additional information:

Take pictures in our selfie/photo area complete with large character cut outs and snow globe.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy(s) to donate to Toys for Tots and be entered to win one of two gift certificates to The District!

More info in the weeks to come on this fun, family-friendly event

Santa will return to Washington Park each Thursday in December–3, 10, and 17—5-7pm. Santa in The Park, formerly known as Thursdays in The Park, gives children three additional opportunities to visit with Santa and for families to enjoy the festive atmosphere.

More details to come soon.