NOVEMBER 29th

Santa’s Arrival & Ribbon Cutting
Time: 12:00 PM
Details: Santa arrives at Middle Pier, and parades to Park/Main Street for a holiday ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Sponsor: Melanie Trott and Midcoast Realty Group

Tree Lighting Ceremony
Time: 5:00 PM
Christmas Tree Lighting at Mildred Merrill Park with holiday music starting at 4:30 PM.

Sponsors:

Tree Lighting: Camden National Bank

Traps: Brooks Trap Mill

Lights: Maine Lobster Festival

Tree Sponsors: A Morning In Maine, Dominos, South End Grocery, Pizza Hut, Ruckus Donuts, Rock City Cafe, Rockland Dunkin Donuts, Eastern Tire, Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, Shaws, and Hannaford

NOVEMBER 30th

Small Business Saturday & Santa’s Workshop Times: 

Santa’s Workshop 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM;
Horse & Carriage Rides 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Special promotions in downtown shops and Santa’s Workshop for kids in Mildred Merrill Park.

Sponsors:

Santa's Workshop: Shed City and GoNet Speed

Candy Canes: Walgreens

Carriage Rides: JBI (Jake Barbour Inc.)

Parade of Lights
Time: 6:00 PM
Starts at Ferry Terminal, proceeds down Main Street. Floats from local businesses and organizations

Sponsor: First National Bank

DECEMBER 1st

7:30-9:30 am: Breakfast with SANTA!
At the Elks Club on Rankin Street
A Wreath of Franklins Drawing!
Horse & Carriage Rides
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sponsors:

B.O.G. Balanced Bookkeeping and Lone Pine Real Estate

Other Breakfast Sponsors: Dry Dock Restaurant, Rockland Cafe, Rockland Elks Club, Rockland Food Service

Carriage Rides: JBI (Jake Barbour Inc.)

DECEMBER 7th

Santa in his Worksop
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: His Workshop at Harbor Park.

DECEMBER 8th

Sunday Stroll Holiday Market
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Main Street (between Park Street and Glovers Passage)
Outdoor holiday market with local vendors and seasonal activities.

DECEMBER 14th

Santa in his Worksop
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: His Workshop at Harbor Park.

DECEMBER 9th - 13th - 23rd

ROCKLocal & WIN!
Weekly Raffle Drawings

Weekly raffles for shoppers participating in the ROCKLocal & WIN! program.

Sponsor: Winifred & Evalyn

DECEMBER 21st

Santa in his Worksop
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: His Workshop at Harbor Park.

DECEMBER 5th - 12th - 19th

Sip N Shops
Themed shopping nights downtown featuring local retailers, drink specials, and holiday deals.

DECEMBER 29th

Rockland Community Hanukkah Party
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Steel House
Community Hanukkah celebration with food, drinks, and dancing.

Sponsors: Midcoast Real Estate and Steelhouse

For more information on Rocklocal & WIN! and Sip & Shop
just click the images below.

Festival of Lights Parade

Rockland Festival of Lights Parade: A Spectacular Display of Holiday Magic

Every year, as the festive season kicks off in Rockland, the streets come alive with a magnificent spectacle known as the Rockland Festival of Lights Parade.

This much-anticipated event captures the essence of the holiday spirit and enchants both locals and visitors alike. As the sun sets and darkness fills the sky, the streets are illuminated by a dazzling array of lights, transforming the town into a breathtaking wonderland.


The Rockland Festival of Lights Parade boasts a vibrant procession of enchanting floats and intricately decorated vehicles. Each entry exudes creativity and imagination as they vie for the title of "Best in Show." From whimsical characters and iconic holiday scenes to sparkling reindeer and larger-than-life ornaments, the parade transports spectators into a world of pure magic and wonder. As the floats glide through the streets, synchronized music fills the air, filling hearts with joy and setting the stage for an unforgettable evening of celebration.

At the Rockland Festival of Lights Parade, the magic of the season comes to life, leaving an indelible mark on each attendee's heart.