Ship Bottom is preparing for one of its most storied traditions: the annual Christmas parade, which marks 47 years next month. This year, the town is adding a grand layer of history to the festivities, weaving a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary into the heart of holiday cheer.
Locals and visitors can expect a fusion of patriotic pride and seasonal magic when the parade kicks off at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at Fifth Street and continues to 25th Street.
This year’s theme is “From Sea to Shining Sea” and will feature the familiar sight of twinkling lights and waving floats with colonial tributes, where the spirit of the Revolution meets the warmth of the holidays.
Whether you are visiting for the weekend or have spent decades watching the floats roll by, it’s the perfect time to grab a hot cocoa, bundle up in your warmest layers, and gather along the curbside. In Ship Bottom, the holiday season isn’t just about the presents under the tree – it’s about honoring a shared history while making new memories with the community.
