Historic Yorktown is gearing up for a busy weekend of holiday festivities along the waterfront, on Main Street and at the Victory Monument from Friday, Dec. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 5.

The weekend kicks off on Friday, Dec. 2 with a Christmas tree lighting. All are invited to gather at the Yorktown Victory Monument by 6:30 p.m. for live music, including a performance by the Fifes and Drums of York Town. From there, the procession will make its way from the Victory Monument to Riverwalk Landing, where the tree-lighting ceremony will begin. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to stay for a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus who will be eager to hear all those wish lists.

A Christmas Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4 on Main Street. This is one of the most anticipated Yorktown events every holiday season. Close to 100 vendors line the street selling everything from nautical paintings to handmade soaps, to Christmas orn...