Friday, November 30, is when the Manteo Christmas Tree will be lit.Annual Event Welcomes Santa and the Holiday Season
Tomorrow night, Friday, is the night...the night that jolly old elf, Santa Claus comes to town in Manteo.
In what may be one of the most amazing small town Christmas celebrations anywhere, the town of Manteo lights the giant fir tree on the waterfront and welcomes Santa Claus to the Outer Banks.
The Annual Manteo Tree Lighting has been a part of the town's holiday traditions for over 45 years, and it includes—but is not limited to—free Brunswick stew from a local church, hot chocolate, choirs from local schools and churches singing and of course the big guy in the bright red suit, who always throws the switch on the lights.
It all centered around the old Dare County Courthouse that's now the Dare County Arts Council Gallery, which is a great place to gather.
After lighting the tree, Santa heads into the upstairs gallery to wait the throngs of children waiting to whisper their Christmas dreams to him.
It's great fun and for anyone on the Outer Banks, it should not be missed. It will be a little bit chilly, but not too bad tomorrow night. There will be a lot of people on hand, so parking can be a bit difficult. It's worth it though.
If getting to the Manteo celebration can't be worked out, don't despair, there's still the the Crab Pot Tree Lighting in the Town of Duck on Saturday.
This is a daytime event and it is a blast.
When Santa shows up in Duck, he always seems well-rested and at his best, so we're very confident in giving the Duck Santa a five out of five star rating.
The Duck celebrations include live Dixieland music from the stage on the Village Green and hot chocolate.
Joe Lamb, Jr. & Associates is definitely in the spirit of the season. Check us out and see what's available to celebrate the holidays on the Outer Banks.
