Cape May Court House, N.J. – Middle Township residents know home is the best place to be for the holidays, especially when the community has a nice list of Christmas events.

Residents are welcome to bundle up, join the festivities, and help make this season merry and bright for all. The activities include:

Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting: Residents can kick off the holiday season at Middle Township’s Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. The event will begin at 6 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Memorial Field. The parade will travel north on Route 9 to Mechanic Street, where guests can enjoy a spectacular tree lighting in front of town hall. After the tree lighting, dance performances will take place in front of the library. Refreshments and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus follow at the Firehouse, 112 Hand Ave. To participate in the parade, register here by Dec. 4.

Christmas House Decorating Contest: Haul out the holly and enter Middle Township’s Christmas house decorating contest. Homes will be judged on theme and design, creativity, effort, and overall presentation. Judging will take place on Dec. 19. Prizes will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place winners. Residents interested in participating must register here by Dec. 13.