The 32nd Annual Village Christmas is scheduled to take place on December 5th, 2025! Festivities start at 5 pm. Our Visions of Christmas parade will start at 6:30 pm. There will be vendors, great food, music, Santa & Mrs. Claus, fireworks off the pier at 7:30 pm. Join us December 5th!
Space is limited, and is for OUTDOOR space only!
Signing up for our parade is FREE and a great way to show your community spirits! Please click on the button above to read through the rules and regulations regarding the event.
Are you ready to spread holiday cheer and showcase your creativity? Enter our Village Christmas Parade and become a star of the season! It’s free to participate, and you can win cash prizes and bragging rights in our community. This is your chance to shine and share your holiday spirit with neighbors and visitors alike.
Whether you’re part of a local business, organization, school, or just a group of friends with a festive idea, we welcome all entries! Decorate a float, dress up in your favorite Christmas costume, or create a unique holiday-themed display. The Village Christmas Parade is the perfect platform to let your imagination run wild and showcase your talents to an enthusiastic audience.
Join us for a night of twinkling lights, joyful music, and festive fun. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a cherished community tradition. Enter today and make this year’s Village Christmas Parade the best one yet!
2024 Winners are listed below:
The Village Christmas Committee is made up entirely of volunteers, and the event would not be possible without the help from our generous sponsors.
This year’s sponsors are:
Title Sponsor: Cayuga Health
Fireworks Sponsor: Harbor Hotel
Sustaining Sponsor: Jerlando’s Ristorante
North Pole Partner: Cargill, Inc.
North Pole Partner: Walmart
North Pole Partner: NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
Parade Sponsor: Visions FCU
Christmas Tree Lighting Sponsor: Suit-Kote Corporation
Petting Zoo Sponsor: Community Bank, N.A.
Coloring Book Sponsor: Lakewood Vineyards
Crayon Sponsor: My Place: A Play and Learning Center
Candy Cane Contributor: Maguire Family of Dealerships
Candy Cane Contributor: Chemung Canal Trust Company
Candy Cane Contributor: Famous Brands
Candy Cane Contributor: Bleachers Bar & Grill
Candy Cane Contributor: Watkins Glen International
Candy Cane Contributor: Nickel’s Pit BBQ
In-Kind Sponsor: Hi Lites
This festival is also made possible through the tourism assistance grant program of the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce as the Tourism Promotion Agency of Schuyler County.
about us...
Watkins Glen Promotions, Inc. is a dynamic 501(c)(3) non-profit organization led by a dedicated board of volunteers committed to fostering community vitality through the curation and management of exceptional special events in Schuyler County. Our organization is on a mission to breathe life into our community, celebrating its natural allure, sparking creativity, and fostering unity. We don’t just organize events; we create experiences that drive tourism, energize the economy, and elevate the quality of life for every resident.
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