ROCKLAND — Santa Claus arrived by Coast Guard vessel to Rockland’s Middle Pier, Nov. 25, 2022 to begin his annual visit with Rockland residents and visitors. A hardy crowd of all ages welcomed him at noon as rain grew more noticeable. 

Santa briefly stepped on to Main Street to cut the ribbon that opened Main Street to the holidays. He was surrounded by Mayor Louise MacLellan-Ruf and fellow councilors Adam Lachman, Penny York, and Sarah Austin;  Dave Gogel of Rockland Main Street Inc, and other local representatives. 

Santa then returned to his workshop at Merritt Park, near Harbor Park, where a long line of Christmas wishes awaited him.

Santa plans to be in his workshop every Saturday, from 12 - 3 p.m.

SATURDAY, November 26
 
All Day - Downtown businesses offer discounts and sales to celebrate Shop Small/Shop Local Saturday
 
CANCELLED ****12-3 p.m. - FREE Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in Downtown Rockland, board the wagon on Elm Street, and also visit Santa in his Workshop at Harbor Park
 
1-4 p.m. - Holiday House Tour - Each of the Historic Inns of Rockland will be decked out in holiday splendor as a fundraiser for the Rockland Public Library. $10 is the suggested donation.
 
6:00 p.m. - Parade of Lights on Main Street with up to 30 lighted floats. WATCH FOR INFORMATION ON A NEW PARADE ROUTE

 
SUNDAY, November 27
 
8:30 a.m. - Breakfast with Santa at Eclipse Restaurant - A wonderful family event till 10:00 a.m.

 
Saturdays, December 3, 10 & 17

FREE Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in Downtown Rockland

12-3 p.m. - Visit Santa in his Workshop at Harbor Park