Nights of Light on Main St, Friday

Nights of Light on Main St, Friday

The Half Moon Bay Downtown Business Association, Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce & Visitors’ Bureau, and the City of Half Moon Bay Recreation Division announces the 8th annual "Nights of Light".

"Nights of Light" in downtown Half Moon Bay begins with a tree lighting ceremony on Friday, November 30 at 6:00 p.m. followed by a night of family festivities. The beautiful tree donated by 4 C’s Tree Farm will be on display in the center of town at Mac Dutra Park on the corner of Main Street and Kelly Avenue. Decorations include ornaments made by local school children enrolled at Picasso Preschool.

After the tree lighting, the Prince and Princess of the parade will be crowned. The royal children are nominated by teachers and community leaders and chosen by a committee based on their acts of kindness throughout the year. Proud sponsors of the event are P. Cottontail, Harbor Seal Company, and the Half Moon Bay Recreation Division.

Hundreds of children twinkling in lights will march down Main Street in The Parade of Lights at 7:00 p.m. Floats and an old-fashioned fire truck will guide Santa to his special seat for photos and wish lists. Other events include snowflakes on Main Street, carriage/Segway rides, roasted chestnuts on an open fire and lots of old-fashioned, old town charm. There will be music in several locations including the Coastside Chorale and the Half Moon Bay Sit Down Marching Band. The Peninsula Scottish Fiddlers are sponsored by Reece Computer Systems as well as Sol Studio Tribal Fusion student dancers and street jugglers will also add fun to this magic evening.

Cetrella Restaurant and Liquid Sky Vineyards are the premier sponsors for the children’s area with the assistance of Windward Real Estate. Activities include interactive games, karaoke, foot races and more. Local non-profits will be around offering tasty treats and holiday crafts for sale.

The shops and restaurants will be open late for browsers wishing to see and taste the unique holiday treasures Half Moon Bay has to offer.

Nights of Light is brought to you by the Half Moon Bay Downtown Business Association, Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, the Half Moon Bay Recreation Division and sponsored by a generous donation from Alifano Technologies.

Another special event will take place on Main Street on December 20 when shops and restaurants will also remain open late for a last minute shopping night filled with carriage rides, music, warmth and Coastside charm. Make sure you support your neighbors by shopping the Coastside and give a unique gift to someone you love!!

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