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Green Info Bar
Dates & Times
November 27 - November 29, 2026
Location
2 S. Water St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
Cost
Free for spectators
Contact
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Kickoff the holiday season right after Thanksgiving and enjoy three days of Holidays on Water in beautiful downtown Wilmington. Walk under the spectacular dazzling display of lights that adorns the streets and trees.
On Friday, the festivities begin with the annual Christmas Tree lighting on Water Street paired with a vendor village, appearance from Santa, hot cocoa, live musical performers and more! If you're lucky, you may even spot the Grinch running amok...
On Saturday, get your holiday shopping done early at the Holiday Market on Dock Street that features dozens of local vendors. Keep the shopping going by enjoying the free shuttles, as part of District Day, that will run all day long taking you to various districts around town.
On Sunday, the holiday parade with Santa wraps the weekend up with a beautiful bow. Bring your own chairs and find the perfect viewing spot on Front Street.
This jam-packed weekend will have you in the Holiday Spirit as December rounds the corner. Be sure to return for the weekly Saturday Drone Shows during the first three weekends in December!
On Friday, the festivities begin with the annual Christmas Tree lighting on Water Street paired with a vendor village, appearance from Santa, hot cocoa, live musical performers and more! If you're lucky, you may even spot the Grinch running amok...
On Saturday, get your holiday shopping done early at the Holiday Market on Dock Street that features dozens of local vendors. Keep the shopping going by enjoying the free shuttles, as part of District Day, that will run all day long taking you to various districts around town.
On Sunday, the holiday parade with Santa wraps the weekend up with a beautiful bow. Bring your own chairs and find the perfect viewing spot on Front Street.
This jam-packed weekend will have you in the Holiday Spirit as December rounds the corner. Be sure to return for the weekly Saturday Drone Shows during the first three weekends in December!
