Christmas Parade Friday, Christmas Festival Saturday at Somers Mansion
SOMERS POINT – The Somers Point Unique Experiences Club, LLC announced the return of the annual Somers Point Porch Performances, starting at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 at 37 Somers Ave.
The Riddlesbrood Players will present an original and a bit quirky take on Charles Dickens’ story, “A Christmas Carol.” It is a fun family, outdoor opportunity to celebrate the holidays with the classic.
There will be holiday music, sparkling sets and special effects tied together by a high-spirited cast dressed in lavish costumes to bring this tale of 19th century London to life. And to add to the merriment they’ve added a dollop of humor sure to tickle a smile from the crotchety old Scrooge himself.
The performance will be staged as separate acts on various porches in the Bayfront Historic District. Act One will take place at 37 Somers Ave. and then will continue to three other, close-by porches in the Historic District for the other acts. The evening will culminate outside at Gregory’s Restaurant, 900 Shore Road, where light holiday refreshments will be served.
Also happening this first week in December will be a number of holiday themed events, including the Somers Point Christmas Parade along Shore Road starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2.
A Christmas Festival will be held at the Somers Mansion from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. “Christmas at the Mansion” is a holiday extravaganza featuring live music throughout the day including Beth Tinnon, Patti Blee and the SSP’s. More than 25 vendors, food trucks, Santa and plenty of children’s activities including a bounce house, face painting and crafts.
Guests will be able to tour the Somers Mansion, the oldest building in Atlantic County, at 300 years old. In addition, a historian in 1700s attire will be cooking over an open flame and describing life during that era. This free community event will culminate at 5pm with a tree lighting by Mayor Jack Glasser.
Great Bay Gallery, 829 Bay Ave., will join in the fun by offering an open house complete with refreshments from 11 to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 4. Framed original art is available at discount prices as well as macramé “BoHo” jewelry and accessories, one of a kind hand designed quilts, notecards and prints of Ocean City and Somers Point, perfect for gifts
Sponsors for these events include the the Somers Point Business Association, the South Jersey Jazz Society, Dennisville Fence, the Patriots of the Somers Mansion, the City of Somers Point, Gregory’s Bar and Restaurant and Great Bay Gallery.
All the events are free and all are welcome to attend. For more information call (609) 233-1820.