Join us for Village Christmas
a free family event in downtown Watkins Glen!
Kick off the holiday season with a festive evening filled with twinkling lights, a magical parade, fireworks, and the spirit of the season. It’s a heartwarming event that brings holiday cheer to locals and visitors alike!
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.
Space is limited, and is for OUTDOOR space only!
Interested in signing up for the 2025 Christmas Parade?
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.
Annual Christmas Parade
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:
Our 2024 Sponsors
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: Centralus 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.
Watkins Glen Promotions Events are in-part supported by the Tourism Assistance Program through Schuyler County and the Watkins Glen Chamber of Commerce. We encourage you to visit the Chamber’s Visitor Site, Explore Watkins Glen, by clicking the link below.