It was without a doubt a wacky weather Wintertide season in Everett, Washington from late November through the Christmas Holiday. The weather, however did not keep Wintertide events from happening or growing from what had been a one-day event a few years ago to a multi-week celebration of the season complete with ice skating, tree lighting, Santa sightings, live music, makers creating and crafting, lighted boats parading plus a stroll through a lighted holiday wonderland of twinkling lights and holiday sights.
Wintertide isn’t just one event and its not limited to downtown Everett but encompasses all the ways people in Everett, Washington enjoy holiday cheer including celebrations with friends and neighbors, special shopping opportunities, music, events, merriment, experiences and more. MyEverettNews.com was excited to partner with the City of Everett’s Office of Economic Development to showcase Wintertide 2022. Here’s a look at just a few of the events we covered. Click photo to enlarge.

Wintertide kicked off the day after Thanksgiving with downtown Everett getting festive for the season.

On December 1st Santa was all smiles as he arrived at Legion Park where Wintertide lights were on display.

On Thursdays during Wintertide Santa cruised around Everett with firefighters collecting food and toys for local charities.

Katherine Hillman of South Fork Baking is looking forward to opening her new shop at Waterfront next year.

The crowd waits for Santa at Pacific Rim Plaza at the Port of Everett’s Holiday on the Bay celebration.

Pacific Ice Community Ice Rink opened Nov. 18th and is welcoming skaters through January 9th at the Port of Everett.
Again this was just a brief overview of some of the Wintertide activities and events this year. Wintertide is guided by the City of Everett’s Department of Economic Development but carried out in partnership with multiple businesses and organizations. What is your vision for Wintertide 2023? What do you want so see in the future for Wintertide?
December 28, 2022
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