Glen Cove kicked off its holiday season with a magical Annual Holiday Festival on Dec. 7, transforming Village Square into a hub of festive cheer for families and visitors.
Hosted by the Glen Cove Business Improvement District , the event featured free activities like horse and carriage rides, choo-choo train rides, photos with Santa, and craft stations for ornament-making and stocking decorating. Live entertainment lit up the main stage, showcasing the talent of local groups such as the Glen Cove High School Jazz Band, Select Chorale, and the Finley Middle School Chorus. The day concluded with the City’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, led by Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck, with carols and a final appearance from Santa, leaving the community with warm hearts and holiday spirit.