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November 28th, 5:30 P.M., Monument Square
Come see the spectacular lighting of the tree at this annual tradition!
Entertainment begins at 5:30pm with members of the Portland Conservatory
of Music & the Maine State Ballet! Stay to see Rick Charette and the
Bubble Gum Band help us light the tree with a very Special Guest!
Friday November 28 - Sunday December 21st
Every weekend during the holiday season (12 days in all!) downtown merchants, restaurants, and organizations host a celebration with holiday music, drawings for distinctive local items, activities for the entire family and more!
Saturday December 6th
Shop downtown and a portion of your purchase is donated to Boys & Girls
Clubs of Southern Maine. New this year! Come early on Shop For A Cause
Day and experience MORNING MADNESS! Many downtown shops are opening at
6am with special sales and free breakfast treats!
Thursday December 18th 5-10 P.M.
Shop 'til you drop in downtown Portland! Participating stores will remain open until 10 P.M. Merry Madness kicks off downtown at the Eastland Park Hotel, 157 High Street, with music, food, and fun! It's a night full of fun with your friends- shop, eat, and be merry!
November 28th to December 21st,
Fridays (4-8 P.M.), Saturdays (2-6 P.M.), Sundays (1-5 P.M.)
Free rides throughout enchanting downtown on a horse-drawn wagon! Enjoy the lights and sounds of the holiday season. Pick up and drop off every half hour in Monument Square.
Stroll through downtown to enjoy the festive window displays!
Holiday Light Sculptures
Experience our radiant holiday light sculptures by artist Pandora LaCasse that are Portland's signature holiday decoration.