Holidays on Water to host several events for the season in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -This year’s annual Holidays on Water celebration is announcing new additions along the Riverwalk.

Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI) and Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) are partnering with the city to expand the holiday lighting project and three drone shows.

Lights include 19 illuminated oak trees on Market Street from Water to Front streets, the Riverwalk from Market Street to Ann Street, Muter’s Park, Veterans Park, Orange Street Landing, and North Front Street from Market to Walnut streets. There will also be lampposts lit along Water Street and areas around the Wilmington Convention Center and Port City Marina, as well as festive lights on Thalian Hall.

The celebrations begin with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on November 29, followed by the City of Wilmington’s Christmas Tree Lighting at Riverfront Park on Thursday, December 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Businesses are also encouraged to join Downtown Business Alliance’s decorating contest, which aims to boost downtown Wilmington’s holiday spirit.

Three holiday-themed riverfront drone shows will light up the skies over Riverwalk on select Saturdays on December 14, 21 and 28 at 7 p.m.

Festivities will continue with the annual Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 8, at 6 p.m.,

You can find more information on events and accommodations here.