Celebrating the Holidays: A Day Full of Festivities

Introduction

• Aberdeen's 48th Annual Christmas Street event.

• Introduction to the day's events, focusing on the community's excitement.

  
  

Breakfast with Santa

• Grace United Methodist Church, 110 W. Bel Air Ave., serves breakfast with Santa —eat in or carry out.

• Browse their little gift shop for that special someone.

  
  

Craft Fair

• The Aberdeen Volunteer Fire Department, 21 N. Rogers St. has hosted their annual craft fair for decades, allowing local artisans to display their handmade items.

• It is essential to support local businesses during the holiday season.

• You'll find homemade fudge, wood items, holiday decor, and hand-sewn and crocheted gifts.

• Be sure to catch a bite to eat. Our firefighters have hot dogs, crab soup, and more.

  
  

History of Aberdeen

• Aberdeen Museum, 2 S. Rogers Street open 10:00 am until 2:00 pm

• Live music and sweet treats and more.

  
  

Games and Activities

• Head to the Festival Park for some holiday games and prizes (All games and activities require a ticket. Tickets are $1.00 ea. or 6 for $5.00, 12 for $10.00, 18 for $15.00, and 24 for $20.00

  • Penguin Slide (1 ticket)

  • Lollipop Tree (1 ticket)

  • Snowball Toss (1 ticket)

• Create your sand art project. (2 tickets)

• Have fun racing Mario, Yoshi, or Princess Peach around the race track. (3 tickets)

• Visit the food trucks we have located at Festival Park

  
  

Parade

• Our parade is the highlight of our day. It features over 52 floats, walking groups, and vehicles. The parade route is lined with holiday decor.

• The Aberdeen Volunteer Fire Department showcases all its apparatus in our parade, complete with lights and sirens—what a spectacular sight.

• Our Harford County school bands have participated in our yearly parade, creating the holiday atmosphere.

• Seeing the parade route lined with residents and visitors shows the community's appreciation for this event.

  
  

Santa’s Appearances

• Stop in the Aberdeen Activity Center, 7 Franklin St., and get a picture with Santa at our Festival of Trees from 9 am - 3 pm.

• View our beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, and decor available for purchase or bidding. A portion of the proceeds goes to Cancer Life Net.

• Don't forget to write your wish list for him and drop it off in his mailbox.

  
  

Tree Lighting Ceremony

• Our 36-foot tree in Festival Park is lit by our Mayor after the parade, kicking off the Christmas season in downtown Aberdeen.

• Get a picture under our life-size ornament or Christmas package in Festival Park

• Stroll the park and see all the trees lit up and the pavilion beautifully decorated.