Santa arrives in Marblehead; Christmas Walk in full swing

NEW Saturday morning

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived by lobster at Marblehead’s State Street Landing this morning, greeted by hundreds of cheering kids and adults. The merry couple is now listening to holiday wishes from local children. Marblehead’s Christmas Walk is in full swing. Look below for the full schedule!

A huge, happy crowd gathers at State Street Landing to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus after they arrive by lobster boat. *CURRENT* PHOTOS / GREY COLLINS

Friday night fun

Hundreds of people gathered in below-freezing temperatures on Friday night for one of Marblehead’s most beloved traditions — the annual tree lighting across from National Grand Bank. Carolers from Marblehead schools sang classics including, “Jingle Bells,” “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer” and “Feliz Navidad.”

Here are some photos and a video:

Classic Christmas hits were on the playlist at Marblehead’s annual tree lighting Friday night.

Marblehead students perform Christmas classics at the tree lighting Friday night.

Mrs. Claus did the honors flipping the switch on the tree. She arrives with Santa Saturday at 9:15 a.m. via lobster boat at State Street Landing where the merry couple will greet kids and their parents. The Christmas Walk parade steps off at 11:45 from the same spot. See the full schedule below.