The King's Port Inn would like to wish everybody a happy Christmas Prelude! It is a beautiful time of year. The whole town of Kennebunkport transforms into a world-renowned Christmas festival, with bright lights, Christmas trees, and the holiday spirit in the air.
The second Christmas Prelude weekend starts Friday, December 9th and conclude on Sunday, December 11th. Originally, the Christmas Prelude started in 1982 as a way for local businesses to say thank you to the local community. Over the years, it has blossomed into a huge celebration which attracts people from all over the world. Many people come back year after year to take part in the celebrations. Not bad for a sleepy sea side community with only 3,000 year round residents!
Here are some activities for the second Christmas Prelude weekend:
1. Fire and Ice: The Nonantum Resort is hosting it's 7th annual Fire And Ice celebration on Friday, December 9th, from 5:00 pm-10:00 pm, This is a very popular event with blazing bonfires, ice bars, sculptures, food and drink, and live music. It's the hottest ticket in town! Tickets are $30 per person, for adults 21 and over. For more information, please call the Nonantum Resort at 207-967-4050.
2. Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square: On Friday, December 9th, at 5:30 pm, come join the caroling with music by Stealing North and watch the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at Dock Square. After the tree lighting ceremony, gather in the municipal parking lot behind Alisson's Restaurant, to view the annual Prelude fireworks display. The event is sponsored by Alisson's Restaurant.
3. The 6th Annual Christmas Fireworks Display: The fireworks will begin on December 9th, at 6:15pm at the Cove in Kennebunkport. The display can be viewed from the bridge and surrounding areas downtown. Performed by Steve Pelkey, and Atlas Pyrotechnics of Jaffrey, N.H. it should be a spectacular event.
4. The Walk to Bethlehem: On Saturday, December 10th, at 4:30 pm. take part in The Walk to Bethlehem. This is a candlelight procession that follows Mary and Joseph as they seek shelter at three historic inns only to be turned away and finally shown to a manger. There will be hymns, carols, and scripture readings, followed by hot chocolate and cookies. Procession begins at the top of the River Green in front of the Captain Lord Mansion off Ocean Avenue.
5. The 6th Annual Pooch Parade: On Sunday, December 11th, at 11:00 am come and watch the Annual Pooch Parade. The parade begins at the Consolidated Schools, and runs through School Street, towards Dock Square to Ocean Avenue and finishes at the tent on Union Street.
6. Santa Arrives by Fire Engine: And finally, to end the celebrations, Old Saint Nick himself makes his arrival by Fire Engine, on Sunday, December 11th, at 2:00 pm. You can meet him at Cape Porpoise Kitchen, at Cape Porpoise Square. There will be photos taken and hot chocolate and candy canes served.
The King's Port Inn hope you get a chance to enjoy the second Christmas Prelude Weekend. As of the writing of this blog, we have 1 Deluxe King Room open for $179.00 a night. All rooms include free continental breakfast, free wi fi and free parking. We are in a great location, just 2 blocks from the center of town. For reservation inquiries, please call us at 1-800-286-5767. We would be happy to hear from you.
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