DECEMBER 4, 2025
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Christmas parade on Main St. tonight Berlin tradition marks its 54th year, with many floats, marching units and entries By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Dec. 4, 2025) The Town of Berlin will welcome thousands of residents and visitors — and close to 100 floats and entries— tonight for its 54th annual Christmas parade. The procession up Main Street will begin at 7 p.m. at the Berlin Welcome Center and run north to the Berlin Fire Company and will feature floats and marching units from local schools, organizations, small businesses, performers, and Worcester County fire departments. Ivy Wells, the municipality’s economic and community development director, said the event has about 85 participants this year. Wells added that Santa Claus will make an appearance, hitching a ride
on a fire truck to spread holiday cheer to kids and their families. The theme of Berlin’s parade this year is “A Miracle on Main Street: A Celebration of the Holidays’ Favorite Songs and Movies.” Mayor Zack Tyndall announced the concept earlier this year on July 25, during the promotion known as “Christmas in July.” “The parade has been a Berlin tradition for more than 50 years,” she said. “It’s really woven into the town’s history…It’s a big part of what makes Berlin feel like Berlin.” The economic and community development director noted that the march is “easily one of the biggest events [Berlin] hosts all year.” According to Wells, planning for the festival begins in the summer with the announcement of the theme in July, and a few emails in June from participants hoping to secure their spots early. See CHRISTMAS Page 4
OP fire department has its trains running for holidays Expanded setup on display this year as volunteers hit throttle on model showcase
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IN AWE IN BERLIN A youngster’s enthusiasm over an excavator ice sculpture was shared by many during last Friday’s Ice Ice Berlin event, which also included the annual tree lighting ceremony.
By Tara Fischer Staff Writer (Dec. 4, 2025) The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department is revving up its holiday cheer with the company’s fourth annual Christmas-time model train display, featuring various
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locomotives and a scavenger hunt. The railway vehicle showcase is located at the department’s North Station at 249 Ocean Parkway. According to Joe Enste, the OPVD’s president and public information officer, visitors can expect a variety of trains, ranging in size and era, “spanning from the early 1900s to more modern models from the 2000s.” The arrangement has expanded See FIRE Page 5
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