A festive holiday graphic featuring an Elf on the Shelf holding a wrapped present, surrounded by evergreen garland and Christmas lights. Text on the image promotes Watertown’s Santa’s Holiday Light Parade on November 28th, inviting the community to stop by the D’Amico Pettinicchi tent for hot apple cider, fresh kettle corn, and giveaways.

Santa’s Holiday Light Parade – Watertown, CT

The annual Santa’s Holiday Light Parade returns to Watertown on Friday, November 28, 2025, bringing festive cheer, sparkling lights, and holiday magic to our community. This beloved tradition, now in its 25th year, is hosted by the Watertown Parks & Recreation Department in partnership with the Watertown Fire Department.

Families, residents, and local businesses gather along Main Street each year to welcome Santa Claus as he makes his way through town, leading up to the highly anticipated Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Watertown Green.

Event Details

📍 Locations:

  • Watertown Fire Department, 935 Main Street

  • Watertown Green Gazebo (corner of Routes 6 & 63)

📅 Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
⏰ Time:

  • 4:00 PM – Meet on Depot Street

  • 4:45 PM – Parade Starts

  • 5:30 PM – Tree Lighting

This year’s theme, “Winter Wonderland… with a Twist: Elf on the Shelf!”, invites spectators to enjoy a fully illuminated light parade filled with creativity, holiday joy, and community pride.

As part of the celebration, D’Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers will be on the Watertown Green with a festive booth offering hot apple cider, fresh kettle corn, and fun holiday giveaways for families to enjoy. We invite you to stop by, warm up, and say hello!

We’re proud to support this cherished event and celebrate the start of the holiday season with our Watertown neighbors. To stay updated or RSVP, you can visit the official Watertown Parks & Recreation Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1303466588012620