Unique Holiday Celebration at Hyde Street Pier Offers Family Fun for All!
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, 3:00pm, aboard Balclutha.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park presents “Christmas At Sea!" This special holiday celebration features live music, refreshments, ornament-making, costumed characters from 1901, and a special visit from Santa Claus.
DAYTIME ACTIVITIES (No reservations required): Admission: Adults, $5, ages 15 and under, free (with adult supervision). Free with national park passes.
The Dogwatch Nautical Band starts the festivities aboard the historic ferryboat Eureka at 3:00pm, performing traditional sea chanteys with a holiday twist.
Kids of all ages will enjoy the popular ornament-making activities and refreshments from 3:00-4:45pm. As the band concludes its performance, a park ranger will read a popular holiday story.
Another highlight of the celebration is the arrival of the jolly fellow in the red coat. Santa arrives at 4:20pm, and will listen to children’s wishes until the afternoon portion of the program ends at 4:45.
EVENING ACTIVITIES (Reservations are required). Reservations: 415-447-5000.
At 6:00pm, the park’s costumed Living History Players will take you back to Christmas 1901,
where you will meet and talk with the captains, wives, and crews aboard the historic vessels at
Hyde Street Pier. Lamplit guided tours leave every 20 minutes until 8:20pm. With the lights of San Francisco twinkling in the background, the historic ships and characters offer a memorable holiday experience.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
