December in Astoria: A Month of Holiday Joy and Community

Astoria is brimming with holiday cheer this December, offering residents and visitors a month filled with festive fun. From a parade and tree lighting to carolers and Santa sightings, the neighborhood is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the season. Whether you enjoy the harmonious sounds of holiday carolers, dazzling tree lightings, or meeting Santa Claus, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Below is the complete lineup of events, organized by date, to make planning your holiday outings easy.

Tuesday, December 3, 2023

• The 30th Avenue Holiday Parade will march toward Newtown Road, culminating in a tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 PM.
• The Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers will perform on 30th Avenue from 6-8 PM.

Saturday, December 7, 2023

• The Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers will bring their cheerful melodies to Ditmars Blvd from 12-2 PM.

Sunday, December 8, 2023

• The Central Astoria LDC Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at Astoria Park’s Great Lawn, starting at 4 PM.
• Earlier in the day, the Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers will perform on Broadway from 12-2 PM.

Saturday, December 14, 2023

• The Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers will perform on Astoria Blvd South from 12-2 PM and on Steinway Street from 12-4 PM.
• The Nuevo Amanecer Mariachi will serenade crowds along 36th Avenue from 1-3 PM.
• Santa Claus will make his first appearance on Steinway Street at Earth & Me, taking photos with children from 1-3 PM.

Sunday, December 15, 2023

• The Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers will return to Steinway Street for another performance from 12-4 PM.

Saturday, December 21, 2023

• The Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers will close out the season with a final performance on Steinway Street from 12-4 PM.
• Santa Claus will make his second appearance at Say Cheese The Fun Place on Steinway Street, offering photo opportunities from 1-3 PM.

Astoria’s holiday events are sure to bring joy and excitement to everyone in the community. Be sure to check out the festive fun, and don’t forget to follow Astoria’s social media channels for updates on all the holiday happenings. Happy holidays!

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