Enjoy holiday cheer at the Christmas Parade and Festival in Downtown Wildwood on December 5-6

PRESS RELEASE

THE WILDWOODS - The holiday spirit continues with festive activities during the Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Place in Downtown Wildwood, set for December 5-6, 2025.

Enjoy free carnival rides, vendors and musical entertainment at this magical event taking place on Friday, December 5, from 5 pm to 8:30 pm, and Saturday, December 6, from 10 am to 3 pm. 

There will be live music by the John Walter Band and story time with Mrs. Claus.

Welcome Santa and his helpers as they parade through the Wildwoods on Friday, December 6, beginning at 6 pm. The parade steps off on 16th Avenue in North Wildwood, proceeding south along Central Avenue, and continues along Pacific Avenue to Spicer Avenue, where the parade will turn and proceed to Byrne Plaza. 

Awards will then be announced for floats and the decorated business lighting contest at approximately 7:30 pm in Byrne Plaza. Immediately following awards, the Wildwood Business Improvement District Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place.

The parade registration form can be found at WildwoodHoliday.com.

The rain date for the parade will be Sunday, December, with a start time of 5 pm.

For additional details about the Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade or Christmas in the Plaza, call 609-729-5501 or email wjaycees@gmail.com.

For additional information about the Holidays in the Wildwoods, call 609-729-9000 or visit www.WildwoodHoliday.com.

For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.