The 57th annual West Cape May Community Christmas Parade sets the stage for the area’s holiday season! This annual parade marches through town beginning at the West Cape May Volunteer Firehouse, heading South on Broadway, turning East on Perry, and finishing its route through to the end of Carpenter Lane in the City of Cape May.

The West Cape May Community Christmas Parade began more than five decades ago, founded by Charlotte Daily after a rain-canceled Cape May parade inspired her to create a new tradition for her own town. The first parade was a humble affair, featuring decorated wagons, bicycles, and even a golf cart instead of the elaborate floats seen today. Over the years, the event has grown into a beloved regional celebration, complete with Mummers string bands, community groups, local businesses, and a route that stretches from the West Cape May Volunteer Firehouse into downtown Cape May. Still organized largely by volunteers and supported through community donations, the parade has become a cherished holiday tradition, opening with the Coast Guard color guard and closing with Santa’s arrival on a fire truck.