The Town of Pelham’s award-winning Christmas in Pelham returns this year with a host of activities including the in-person Outdoor Market.

The Outdoor Market, one of the key elements of the annual Christmas In Pelham event will be held at Town Square Friday, December 3rd from 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm. The licensed evening event will showcase local area entertainment, local artisans, festive food, carriage rides, and visits with Santa. The event will have measures in place to ensure alignment with the current pandemic regulations, including physical distancing.  In addition to the in-person Market, the Fabulous Fenwick Lions will host the 24th annual Santa Claus parade beginning at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 11th.

“It is exciting to be able to see the return of Pelham’s annual holiday festivities.” said Mayor Marvin Junkin. ” After so long of being apart, it is encouraging to have something to look forward to this season.”

New this year, is the hybrid digital scavenger hunt, the Great Elf Challenge. With the success of the previous Town led events utilizing the GooseChase platform, residents can take part in new holiday-inspired challenges. The Great Elf Challenge will run from December 1 to 12 and participants can complete challenges to win prizes.

Christmas in Pelham also includes the annual house decorating contest and self-guided light tour. Residents are encouraged to participate, either by decorating their homes or driving the route to view all the displays beginning December 13. This year, letters to Santa will continue, with the official Santa mailbox available for drop-offs at the Meridian Community Centre. The event lineup also features winter workshops, free public skates, and the popular Santa’s Workshop.

The Christmas in Pelham event series received $15,500 in funding support from the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries; 2021 Reconnect Festival and Event Program. For more information visit www.pelham.ca/christmas