Santa Claus counts down Saturday during the tree lighting ceremony that concluded the Parade of Lights on Main Street in downtown Waterville. The parade was presented by the Children’s Discovery Museum and Waterville. (Rich Abrahamson/Staff Photographer)

Waterville launches holiday season with Parade of Lights

Rich Abrahamson captures entertainers and attendees Saturday evening for festivities and tree lighting.

13 hours agoNovember 30, 2025

Stage Presence for Dancers performers entertain Saturday during the Parade of Lights on Main Street in downtown Waterville.

Lincoln Garling, 4, of Waterville sips hot chocolate Saturday as he awaits Santa’s arrival and the start of the Parade of Lights on Main Street in downtown Waterville. The boy watched the parade with his great-grandmother Donna Neddeau of Winslow.

Young people ride on a float Saturday during the Parade of Lights on Main Street in downtown Waterville.

People watch the Parade of Lights on Main Street in downtown Waterville Saturday.

Santa Claus counts down Saturday during the tree lighting ceremony that concluded the Parade of Lights on Main Street in downtown Waterville. The parade was presented by the Children’s Discovery Museum and the City of Waterville.

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