The month of December is a magical time in Bristol, RI. Starting off with our Grand Illumination - children singing, music playing, Santa arriving from the North Pole, and the town Christmas Tree lighting.

The evening's event is part of a two-day Christmas Festival that includes food, beverages, artisan vendors, performances, carolers, and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus himself! Visit the Bristol Christmas Festival website. Get involved! Apply to join the Bristol Christmas Festival Committee.

Dec 7, 2024 · The two-day Festival brings the entire town of Bristol together to host an immersive celebration of Christmas. Stroll through our European-style Christmas Market where vendors sell everything form holiday pastries pretzels, mulled wine and holiday gifts and crafts.

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Bristol's traditional Grand Illumination will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 in front of the Burnside Building, 400 Hope Street, with festive activities beginning at 5:30 pm, leading up to the lighting of the Christmas tree and giant snowflake!

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Nov 15, 2023 · Kick off the holiday season at the Bristol Santa House with the 2023 Spirit of Christmas Award recipient, Michael Rielly. Bristol, Rhode Island, is like the capital of Christmas in the Ocean State. The quaint coastal town is home to the Bristol Santa House and the Bristol Christmas Festival.

Nov 14, 2024 · A European-style Christmas market in downtown Bristol makes its return December 7th and 8th. This two-day festival will feature rustic huts, festival foods like holiday pastries, wine, and pretzels, live music, craft vendors and so many more seasonal favorites.

Dec 7, 2024 · New location and date for 2024! Join the Bristol Christmas Festival Committee and celebrate the Christmas season at our version of a European Christmas Market with speciality food huts, handmade craft vendors, live music, kids entertainment and more Christmas Cheer!

There's nothing more special than the goodwill and cheer of the Holiday Season in historic Bristol, Rhode Island. The mission of the Bristol Christmas Festival Committee is to ensure that the Spirit of the Season embraces all our neighbors and friends every year.