Shoreway Drive will come alive this evening with Christmas cheer and chorale performances as Christmas in the City 2025 officially kicks off, bringing joy to children and locals alike. Photo:Facebook

In an interview with JTV Channel 55, City Manager Janice Brathwaite-Edwards announced that for the first time, Santa will be present tomorrow night, giving gifts to children aged 0 to 10 years old. Photo:Facebook

The 27th edition of the event will take place from Friday, December 5, to Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Opening ceremony @6pm  

An opening ceremony is scheduled for 6:00 PM.

During this ceremony, there will be brief remarks from the representative of the 4th District, the singing of the Territorial Song, and a pastor will bless the event.

Students from Francis Lettsome Primary School, as well as the Girl Guides and Recorder Group from Alexandrina Maduro Primary School, will be in attendance.

Santa will present gifts

In an interview with JTV Channel 55, City Manager Janice E.L. Brathwaite-Edwards announced that for the first time, Santa will be present tomorrow night, giving gifts to children aged 0 to 10 years old.

She added, "On Saturday night, we will have another opportunity for Santa’s elves and helpers to distribute gifts to children aged 11 to 14. So, we are looking forward to two nights of fun with Santa and full energy."

Brathwaite-Edwards noted, "On Friday, December 5, the opening ceremony is at 6 PM, and we will go until 11:30 PM. On Saturday, we will continue from 6 PM until midnight."