The holiday season will be here before you know it, so save the dates for these upcoming festive events in Norfolk, sponsored by the Norfolk Lions Club and the Norfolk Recreation Department, with the cooperation of numerous town departments, including Fire, Police and Highway Departments and the staff of the Norfolk Public Library.

 

Norfolk Lions Santa Parade--December 1

Santa Claus will roll into Norfolk on Sunday, December 1 and a host of groups will turn out to celebrate his arrival with a variety of activities.

Santa and his entourage will be ushered into town by the highly acclaimed King Philip High School Marching Band, under the direction of Mr. Michael Keough. Prior to the parade, Santa stops in at Hillcrest Village on Rockwood Rd., where his elves will hand out cookies and treats.

Santa’s parade will then begin at 3:30 p.m. from Hillcrest Village. Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, Santa’s elves, Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch, Buddy the Elf, Norfolk Police and Fire Departments, area Scouts, Color Guard, Varsity Cheerleaders, Chief Cheerleaders, Town Select Board and others will join Santa along Route 115, through the center of town, turning right onto Liberty Lane and ending at the Norfolk library.

At 4 p.m., residents can visit with Santa in the community room inside of the library.  Please bring your own smart phone or camera to take pictures with Santa. Santa’s elves will be bustling around assisting all.  Refreshments will be provided by the Norfolk Recreation Department.

Children are invited to bring their homemade ornaments to help the adults decorate the town Christmas tree.

Tree and Menorah Lighting—December 1

After photos with Santa, residents are invited to gather on Town Hill for the annual lighting of the Christmas tree and Menorah, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy hot chocolate, festive treats, and entertainment, and celebrate the start of the holiday season together.

Holiday on the Hill—December 1 to January 2

Take a stroll after the parade and tree lighting, and enjoy the display of themed, decorated trees on Town Hill. The third annual Holiday on the Hill contest begins on December 1. Participating groups pick a theme and decorate a tree on Saturday, November 30 or Sunday, December 1 by 3 p.m. Parade-goers and the community can vote for their favorite tree on the day of the Santa Parade and in the library through December 10. The winners receive a prize! The trees will remain on display throughout the Christmas season for the whole town to enjoy. Businesses can incorporate advertising into their tree, also. Go to norfolkmalions.org for more information and to register.