A Merry & Bright Light Parade, winding through Wiscasset Village, escorts Santa to his workshop. This year’s parade is planned for Friday, Dec. 6, starting at 5 p.m., as part of Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest. Bob Bond file photo

WISCASSET – Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest’s Merry & Bright Light Parade, which brings Santa to his workshop, is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

The parade of vehicles covered with lights and other festive decorations. According to Lucy Oyster, parade organizer, this year’s parade will have at least twice as many vehicles taking part as last year’s first Merry & Bright Parade, including cars, trucks, town vehicles, and even a dump truck. Oyster said the parade gathers on Churchill St. between 4-5 p.M. and starts promptly at 5 p.m.

The parade will follow the same route as Wiscasset’s 4th of July parade. From Churchill Street, the parade travels down Hooper Street, right onto Federal Street, and then left onto U.S. Route 1. As the parade concludes, a specially designated ho-ho-ho mobile will take Santa to his workshop at 7 Lincoln St. according to a news release from Lucia Droby with the Wiscasset Creative Alliance.

Once at his workshop by 5:30 p.m., Santa will greet the children and listen to their holiday wishes. There will be hot cocoa and seasonal treats, and children are encouraged to make holiday decorations, like garlands for the tree, to take home.

Outside, Santa’s woolly sheep will be available for gentle pets and back rubs  next to a festive backdrop, great for taking family photos. A fire pit is nearby for making  s’mores.

The ’s Light Parade and Santa’s Workshop are sponsored by Dave’s Disposal and presented by the Wiscasset Community Center and Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce. Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest Major Sponsors are Carriage House Gardens, First Federal Savings, First National Bank, J. Edward Knight & Co., Red’s Eats, Rock Paper Scissors, Sherri Dunbar/Tim Dunham Realty, and Water St. Kitchen & Bar with additional support from Red Bull Antiques, Sprague’s Lobster, and Water Lily Flowers & Gifts.

For more information visit WiscassetHolidayMarketfest.com.

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