Festive Holiday Events Across U.S. Cities

Across various U.S. cities, the festive holiday season is marked by unique and traditional celebrations. In Gloucester Township, events include a Christmas Village at Veterans Park with live music, food trucks, and a tree lighting ceremony. Anne Arundel County features diverse activities such as Midnight Madness shopping, a Santa Speedo Run, and New Year's Eve fireworks over Spa Creek. Philadelphia's Love Park hosts the 17th annual Christmas Village showcasing artisanal goods and European delicacies, highlighted by a new vegan booth and a partnership with CHOP for the Festival of Trees. In Chicago, the Lincoln Park Zoo lights and holiday pop-up bars are popular attractions, while some residents prefer to delay festivities until after Thanksgiving. Harlem's 31st annual Holiday Lights parade, led by Grand Marshal Misty Copeland, celebrates the neighborhood's rich dance history with illuminated floats and performances, underscoring the cultural vibrancy of the area.