Chelsea’s Santa Parade, Holiday Market & Tree Lighting

The City of Chelsea invites residents and visitors to celebrate the start of the holiday season on Saturday, December 6, 2025, with a full day of festive activities that include the Annual Santa Parade, Holiday Market, and Tree Lighting ceremony.

Santa Parade
2-4 p.m.

Across Chelsea

The celebration begins with Santa traveling across Chelsea on a fire truck, spreading holiday cheer throughout the community. Starting at the Central Fire Station (500 Broadway) at 2:00 p.m., the parade will wind through neighborhoods across the city before arriving at Chelsea Square at approximately 4 p.m.

Holiday Marketplace
3-6 p.m.
Chelsea Square

Chelsea Square will transform into a festive marketplace featuring local food vendors, holiday shopping, and family activities. Children can meet Santa, enjoy pony rides, a bouncy house, and face painting, while families warm up with hot cocoa and cookies and carolers perform.

Tree Lighting Ceremony
4:30 p.m.
Chelsea Square

The celebration continues with the lighting of Chelsea’s holiday tree at 4:30 p.m. The community is invited to gather together for this momentous occasion.

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