Talbot Street Parade
Spectators gather along the street to watch a traditional Christmas procession featuring marching bands, antique cars and boats, fire engines, horses, kazoo bands, and llamas. Along with the parade entries, onlookers might even catch sight of a penny farthing. The event finishes with a grand appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Free event.
Hours
10:30am.
Ages
All ages
Parking
Talbot Street will be closed to vehicular traffic, except sleighs, from 10:15am until noon, from Seymour Avenue to Perry Cabin.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Get there early on Saturday morning to claim a good spot along the route of the largest holiday parade on the Eastern Shore.
- Bring a lawn chair to sit on and a funny hat to wear while you watch the bands, horses and llamas go by.
- If you're driving, plan around the closure of Talbot Street between Seymour Avenue and Perry Cabin during the parade.
- Dress for the weather, because the parade goes ahead rain or shine and only lightning can stop Santa from coming.
- Stay until the very end, when Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive to close out the parade.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will we see in the parade?
Marching bands, antique cars and boats, fire engines, horses, kazoo bands and llamas, and maybe a penny farthing. Santa and Mrs. Claus close out the parade.
What happens if it rains?
The parade goes ahead rain or shine. Only lightning can stop Santa from coming.
What should I bring?
A lawn chair and a funny hat.
How do we get a good spot?
Come early on Saturday morning and set up along the route.
Will the roads be closed?
Yes. Talbot Street is closed to traffic from Seymour Avenue to Perry Cabin during the parade.
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