The lights, the cheer, friends and family all make the holidays special. Annapolis, Maryland offers magical events each year to kick off your holiday season.
Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade in Annapolis Harbor
Experience the magic of the 32nd annual Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade along the Annapolis Spa Creek waterfront. Boats are illuminated with thousands of sparkling lights and guided through the parade route by jolly crews. The best place to view the parade is from the decks of the Harbor Queen. The yacht is decorated for the holidays, and is open to the public. The admission to watch on the yacht is $5, as well as a canned good to donate to the local food bank. A portion of the admission will also be donated to the food bank.
The yacht is docked in its regular slip at the end of City Dock. Doors open at 5:30pm on December 13. 2014. The parade will end around 8:30pm.
Celebration of Christmas Downtown
The Celebration of Christmas is a spectacular way to celebrate the holidays in Annapolis. The event is held in the Main Theatre of the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, located at 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, Maryland. This year, you can enjoy holiday readings and carols sung by The Annapolis Chorale & Annapolis Chamber Orchestra, conducted by J. Ernest Green. Special guests at this year’s event are Soprano Marnie Breckenridge and Broadway performer Melissa McGowan.
This year’s event is being held on December 12, 2014. The doors open at 8pm, and the admission is $45.
Annapolis City Tree Lighting
This is one of the most popular celebration during the holidays in Annapolis. This year, your children can enjoy a special appearance by Santa Claus, who will arrive in a horse drawn carriage.
This year’s event is going to be held on November 30, 2014, from 5pm to 8pm., in Market House Hopkins Plaza. This event is free to attend, and is sure to be a great time for all.
The Nutcracker Ballet
The most famous holiday ballet of all time will be performed by the Ballet Theater of Maryland. Sunday performances include a free Sugar Plum Party one hour prior to the performance. This year’s performance is located at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, on December 13, 14, 20, and 21. Tickets can be purchased at here.
Escape to Annapolis for a weekend getaway from D.C. and enjoy a fun-filled weekend of Holiday excitement. After a day of holiday celebrations and Christmas classics, relax at our family-friendly Annapolis hotel. Your stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis includes free on-site parking, free Express Start breakfast bar and internet access. Book our Annapolis shopping package and enjoy even more savings with a $25 gift certificate and VIP Coupon Book to Queenstown Premium Outlets or Arundel Mills mall. Our Annapolis hotel shopping package also includes a late check-out at 1:00 p.m. so you can enjoy the numerous sites and things to do in Annapolis. USNA midshipmen on leave – don’t forget to book our exclusive rates for US Naval Academy midshipmen and their families.