Newburyport Holiday Traditions
Newburyport at Christmas
There is no doubt that Newburyport is a beautiful place to be in the summer; the river is alive with boats of all types, State Street shops and restaurants bustle with activity, and Plum Island affords beach goers plenty of sun and fun.
But long after the boats have been hauled out, the beach towels are put away, and even the leaves have been raked, this fair city literally sparkles with Holiday spirit.
The Holiday Season begins when Santa comes to town on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and of course, in true New England fashion, he comes by boat. A parade follows, and then the lighting of the giant tree in Market Square confirms that the Holiday Season has officially begun.
Shops and restaurants decorate their storefronts, local business sponsor greens for the city’s lampposts, and homes throughout the area show off their festive finery.
Stone Ridge Properties is proud to sponsor the annual Custom House Maritime Museum Holiday House Tour again this year. This year’s self-guided tour will feature ten homes throughout the Greater Newburyport area, including homes from the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries!
Custom House Maritime Museum Holiday House Tour
We hope you’ll support the Custom House Museum and come visit these homes that have been decorated and inspired by the season.
Don’t forget to take the kids by Santa’s Workshop on Inn Street to meet Santa and get a picture taken. And Invitation Nights are a great time to get some Holiday shopping done; many downtown business are open late, feature special pricing or offer refreshments on the first two Friday’s of December.
We’re willing to bet that making it to just one of these events will happy your holidays and remind you yet again, why this really is a great place to live.
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