The Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce is excited that Santa has accepted our invitation to visit Damariscotta on Saturday, Nov. 26. Santa is taking a break from making his list and checking it twice to stop by to meet the children from our region.

He will arrive at noon in a festive parade from Newcastle through downtown Damariscotta. The parade will feature a lively performance on Main Street by our local dance troupe, Renys Rockets, led by Midcoast Dance Studio’s proprietor, Faye Cain. Children of all ages will delight in Santa’s helpers, as well as the fire engines and police cars, that will accompany Santa through town.

Following the parade, families are invited to join Santa at Lincoln Theater for a photo opportunity. Parents are asked to bring their own cameras to capture the moment.

Once the photos are finished and all the children have been able to tell Santa what they want for Christmas, there will be a free showing of the popular children’s movie, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

The Chamber offers a special thank you to Newcastle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for their generous support for this event.

As always, Santa encourages everyone to shop locally and visit downtown to browse our local shops and see what they have to offer this holiday season.

“The Chamber has so much fun bringing Santa to our community, and we thank the businesses and organizations that help make it such a treat for all the children,” says Cindy Wade, board president.