With the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the rearview window, the holiday arrived in Ship Bottom earlier this year than in the past. It continues this week with the sale of holiday beach badge sales before hitting the high note with the borough’s 43rd annual parade on Dec. 3.

Holiday beach badges can be purchased in person at borough hall Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For those who purchased the badges through VIPLY, pickup is also at borough hall.