WHITE MARSH, MD—Two annual holiday traditions will return to THE AVENUE at White Marsh this year.

THE AVENUE’s 25th annual Tree Lightning ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022.

Holiday music will begin at 6 p.m. and the tree will be lit at 7 p.m., followed by “Skate with Santa” at the ice-skating rink. Tickets for skating must be purchased online in advance at https://www.whitemarshiceskating.com.

The 25th annual Holiday Parade will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

The event will feature local high school marching bands, street performers, mascots, dance troops, and more…all leading up to the big guy in the red suit.

The 2022 White Marsh Holiday Parade Line-Up has been finalized and is as follows:

• Baltimore County Police Department lead vehicle
• Makers of Maryland with banner
• Baltimore County Police Ceremonial Honor Guard
• Milton Wright High School Marching Band
• Baltimore County Auxiliary Police Honor Guard
• Fullerton Fire Station
• Baltimore Orioles Mascot
• White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company
• Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company Cadets
• Hamilton Young Marines
• Elected Officials – T.B.D.
• Baltimore County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard
• Jean Kettell Studio of Dance
• Salvation Army 6 foot kettle and band
• Overlea Fullerton Cheerleading
• Bel Air Corvette Club
• Sparrows Point High School Marching Band
• Baltimore County Police Explorer Post 9909 with McGruff the Crime Dog
• Baltimore Blast
• Mustang Club of Maryland
• White Tiger Taekwondo
• Aberdeen Ironbirds
• Edgewood High School Marching Band
• Danzations Of Parkville
• Girl Scout Troop #269
• Blue Line k-9
• Dimensions Dance Center
• Oliver Beach Elementary School
• Baltimore Chinese School
• Loch Raven High School Marching Band
• Andy the Armadillo – Texas Roadhouse Mascot
• Underground Dance Academy
• Best Friends Fur Ever
• Girl Scout Service Unit #687
• North Harford High School Marching Band
• Life Source Church Perry Hall
• Pizza Pete – Slice’s Mascot
• The Catholic High Marching Band
• Cub Scout Pack #877
• Boumi Temple Shriners
• Crab Kickers
• All About M.E. Dance Studio
• Baltimore County Public Library Bookmobile/Sneaks
• Perry Hall Rec Cheerleaders
• Golden Ring Middle School Band
• Our Lady of Hope – St. Lukes’ School
• John Carroll Marching Band
• FreeState Clown Alley #30
• The Dance Studio
• Cub Scout Pack #130
• Joppatowne High School Marching Band
• Vivid Images Car Group – Team VI
• Upper Falls Dance Academy
• PRC Drama Club
• Centre Point Performing Arts
• White Marsh Baseball
• Aberdeen High School Marching Band
• Cub Scout Pack #350
• A Step Ahead Dance Center
• Patapsco High School Marching Band
• Greyhound Rescue
• Santa on Zamboni
• Perry Hall High School Marching Band

The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. and Santa will be sticking around for “Skate with Santa” at the ice rink following the parade. Tickets for skating must be purchased online in advance at the link above.