Riverhead Holiday Extravaganza Parade and Bonfire

Sat Dec 6, 2025
1:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Downtown Riverhead
Main Street, Riverhead, NY, 11901
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Frosty temps are no match for downtown Riverhead’s annual holiday parade and riverfront bonfire. A free puppet show, crafts, and a seasonal walk-through light experience have all been added to the day's festivities.

  • 3pm - Puppet Show performed by Goat on a Boat Puppet Theater, followed by a kid's craft and hot chocolate (FREE)
  • 4:30 pm - Lions Club Parade (Route: South on Ostrander; West on Main St: north on Griffing Ave; ending at Town Hall). To participate in parade: call (631)553-9349 or email: RiverheadLionsClub@gmail.com 
  • 5pm - Santa arrives for photos at Santa House            
  • 5:30pm - Official Welcome from Town Dignitaries & Tree Lighting
  • 3 pm - 8 pm - Throughout the day there will be a Bonfire, Merry Market  & The Sled a seasonal walk-through experience and photo opportunity will be onsite  (courtesy of the Riverhead Free Library)
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.