12th Annual New Canaan 'Holiday Stroll' Set for Friday, Saturday

NEW CANAAN, CT — The 12th annual "Holiday Stroll," sponsored by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 and 3.

The festivities run on Elm Street in New Canaan from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

"As is the tradition of this highly anticipated kick-off to the holiday season in New Canaan, Friday evening will feature the arrival of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, who will help us officially kick off the holiday season!" wrote organizers in a statement. "Residents of all ages and backgrounds gather on New Canaan’s Elm Street, which is closed to traffic, to enjoy the festivities: singing Christmas carols and enjoying musical performances by the Students of the Studio, Performing Arts Conservatory, The New Canaan Dance Academy, Saxe Saxaphones and the Magical Music Singers. The firepit will be glowing at the intersection of South and Elm with S’mores thanks to the Kiwanis Club of New Canaan. Don’t miss the Waffle Cabin in front of the playhouse for that once a year treat! If the weather does not cooperate, we will postpone some of Friday’s activities to Saturday so no one has to miss out!"

Also from the release:

The merriment continues on Saturday: enjoy photo ops with Santa at Houlihan Lawrence, take a pic in a selfie booth thanks to Bankwell in New Canaan, NC Dance Academy will dance the day away and the Norwalk Symphony Brass Ensemble will bring live music to the streets. Even an ice sculptor will be on hand creating and carving thanks to Callari Auto Group.

Finally enjoy the Ginger Bread House Tour sponsored by Halstead Property which has become a New Canaan tradition for families to decorate and create together.

The houses will be on display in store windows throughout town during the month of December.

For more information, visit the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce website.