Maine's Capital Area

The parade of lights is Saturday, December 3rd. We cordially invite you to join in this year's celebration for a beautiful evening parade. Line-up is 3:30-4:00 and the parade starts promptly at 4:30PM. Saturday, December 10 will be an alternate day for the parade in the event of inclement weather.

After the parade, stick around to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Other kids activities located in various locations, schedule:

Area Craft Fairs: Several schools, churches and organizations host craft fairs,

Visit our website for times and locations, click here.

o Free horse-drawn wagon rides starting at 2pm. Pick-up/drop-off at Johnson Park, Water St. Last pickup at 3:45pm.

o Subway: Face painting and coloring contest, 1-3pm, 35 Bridge St.

o Meet Santa 5-7pm at Gardiner Main Street's CoLab 149 Water St (directly across the library)

o Storytime with Mrs. Claus (same location as Santa), starts at 5pm

o Steve Corning - Juggling Show at 5-5:30pm, Johnson Park.

o Cookie Walk, SpinOff Studio 405 Water St., 5pm-7pm.

o Holiday movies @Johnson Hall starts at 5:30pm

o Sidewalk Wreath Sales, Johnson Park, Water St.

Parade form: Parade Registration Form.

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Email your Parade Registration Form to: or Mail to: Parade of Lights, PO Box 194, Gardiner, ME 04345. For more information on Gardiner events or for volunteer opportunities contact:Gardiner Main Street www.gardinermainstreet.org 207-582-3100.