Each year, Visit Freeport presents one of Maine’s most popular holiday celebrations, Sparkle Celebration. The 2023 festival kicks off in Freeport on Friday, December 1, 2023 with the Sparkle Celebration Parade of Lights which ends with Santa arriving to bring our famous talking Christmas Tree to life!
The fun continues all week with lots of lights and holiday merrymaking including our annual decorating contest, Gift Certificate Giveaways with the Stealth Elf, the Sparkle Stroll with special deals and door prizes, and the Sparkle Frosty Frolic features food trucks, fire pits, holiday tunes, tasty treats, gifts for giving.
And as always, visitors will enjoy great dining and shopping throughout Freeport. MarthaStewart.com named Freeport one of “The Most Charming Small Towns to Visit During the Christmas Season” and says, “There’s simply no better place to do your Christmas shopping than in Freeport, Maine.”
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Festival Brochure
Visit Freeport’s Sparkle Celebration is one of Maine’s most popular holiday celebrations. In addition to our signature events, Freeport businesses roll out the red carpet and host their own seasonal festivities including, of course, L.L.Bean’s Northern Lights.
Seasonal Sales
MarthaStewart.com named Freeport one of “The Most Charming Small Towns to Visit During the Christmas Season” and says “There’s simply no better place to do your Christmas shopping than in Freeport, Maine.” Seasonal sales bring some of the best deals of the year. Check back often for updates.
SAVE THE DATES:
Early Bird Saturday November 4, 2023
Black Friday November 24, 2023
Shop Small Saturday November 25, 2023
Talking Tree
Visit Freeport’s Signature Talking Christmas Tree comes to life at the end of the Sparkle Parade of Lights on Friday, December 2 this year. The Talking Tree is located at the corner of Main Street & Bow Street. The tree will be ‘awake’ throughout the week to visit with guests who want to sing songs together, tell jokes, and more.
Friday, December 1, 2023: Approximately 6:45 – 8 pm
December 2-10, 2023
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: 10 am – 8 pm
Monday – Thursday: 4 pm – 8 pm
