Unwrapping Sturgeon Bay & Christmas By the Bay Holiday Celebration

Sponsored by Door County Daily News — Celebrate the holiday season with TWO weekends packed full of festive activities!

Saturday, November 15

10:00 am | Annual Christmas By the Bay Parade
The parade begins from Sawyer Park to Oak Street, turns right onto Madison Avenue, Crosses the Michigan Street Bridge, turns left onto 3rd Ave., and ends at the intersection of Jefferson St. & 3rd Ave.
If you are interested in participating in the 2024 Christmas by the Bay Holiday Parade, please fill out an application HERE.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm | TAP Indoor Winter Market

11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Live Reindeer at the Old Bell Tower located at the Community Foundation Square

11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Downtown Trolley Loops
Trolley stops: Old Bell Tower at Community Foundation Square - 222 N 3rd Ave
                   The Pearl of Door County - 143 S 3rd Ave
                   Bay Shore Outfitters - 59 N Madison Ave
                   Door County Maritime Museum - 120 N Madison Ave
                   ARTicipation Studio & Gallery - 10 E Oak Street

11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Santa at the Maritime Museum

11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Door County Maritime Museum Festival of Trees

Friday, November 21

5:30 pm | Unwrapping Community Car Cruise
The car cruise begins at the Door County Fairgrounds, ventures left on Egg Harbor Road, proceeds down Jefferson St., turns left on 3rd Ave., turns right on Michigan Street, takes the Steel Bridge across to Madison Avenue, follows Green Bay road and then disbands at the Door County Cooperative parking lot.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Sturgeon Bay Schools and Door County Carolers along 3rd Ave.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Live music in Community Foundation Square by Josh Gregory, Mike Raye, Hervy Hodges, & Paul Taylor, and warm up with hot chocolate from Door County Mobile Bar

7:00 pm | Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Old Bell Tower in Community Foundation Square

Saturday, November 22

11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Holiday Hop Sip & Shop
Participants will receive wine samples, light appetizers, and exclusive in-store specials. Stroll from shop to shop or hop on the Door County Trolley for a fun, complimentary ride around town. Must be 21+ to participate.
Purchase your Holiday Hop Sip & Shop ticket HERE.
Check-in location: MUSE Sturgeon Bay - 330 Jefferson Street

11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Downtown Trolley Loops

11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Santa Meet & Greet at the Door County Historical Museum

Kick off the holiday season with joy and cheer – join us!