A wonderful part of the holiday season, festive light arrays have added sparkle to our seasonal decor for decades. Here in Westbrook, we have a light display that we can all be proud of.
Thank you to the Public Works Department
Westbrook’s holiday lights have been growing steadily each year, thanks to the dedication of the City’s illustrious Public Services Department. This year the City has expanded the display to add more lights along Main Street and throughout Riverbank Park, plus an impressive larger-than-life festive tree in the Center of the new Westbrook Commons space.
Doug Eaton, the operations supervisor for the City, shares, “This time of year, when the daylight hours continue to decrease, the lights add a little bit of warmth to the cold dark night sky,” said Eaton. “And they also bring a little bit of hope.”
Glowing Thanksgiving to early January, Westbrook’s holiday lights provide the perfect backdrop for an inspired evening stroll through the downtown or heated outdoor dining along the Riverwalk.
Light Up Westbrook is an initiative designed to celebrate the amazing holiday lights in Downtown Westbrook! It consists of many parts.
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Each year the Westbrook-Gorman Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Riverbank Park. This year the tree lighting ceremony will be on Sunday, December 1st, 2024! There will be hot chocolate, cookies, live music by the Westbrook High School band, and festive fun.
Gift Giving Guide
Browse all of the local businesses have to offer! Be sure to shop local in Westbrook! Many of our downtown businesses offer amazing holiday gifts. Be sure to check out the incredible holiday gifts at Benoit’s Design Co or find a treasure at Bloom Consignment. Have a game lover in the family? Be sure to check out the fun at Weekend Anime & Games.
Gift cards make great gifts too! Plus, many of our downtown restaurants and businesses have great swag – great for gift-giving!
If you need to prep yourself for the holidays, Westbrook IS the place to go. With businesses like Shine Hair Salon, The Beauty Coven, Adalia Salon, The Final Cut Hair Salon, and The Mills Barbershop, Westbrook will have you looking your best for the holidays.
Browse and Download the 2024 Gift Giving Guide here!
Window Display Contest
As a way to compliment the beautiful light display downtown, Discover Downtown Westbrook hosts an Annual Window Display Competition.
Businesses are encouraged to have their windows decorated by December 1st to be eligible to win. Voting will take place in mid-December. In addition to the most popular window display, we have a volunteer committee vote on other categories as well. Categories revealed after voting.
View the 2024 Holiday Window Displays and winners HERE.
While Visiting the Lights and Displays, Enjoy Dinner or a Drink downtown Westbrook!
While you are here, be sure to shop downtown or stop at one of our delicious renowned eateries. Visit The Frog and Turtle, Portland Pie Westbrook, Fajita Grill, Westbrook House of Pizza, Blazes Burgers, China Villa, Casa Novello, Profenno’s, The Stockhouse Restaurant, or our new Paper City BBQ. Or stop for a drink at The Daily Grind, Legend’s Rest Taproom, Westbrook On Tap, or Mast Landing Brewery for a tasty beverage to keep you warm.
