A few of the highlighted traditions and favorite events include:
  Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square
  Santa arrives by lobster boat escorted by two very special “lobster elves” in Dock Square
  Candlelight Caroling at the Franciscan Monastery
  Prelude Champagne Reception at The Nott House
  Holiday Shopping at boutiques, shops & galleries with festive holiday refreshments and seasonal sales
  Bonfire and singing of Christmas Carols by Choirs of Angels (and local talented youth groups)
  Prelude Craft Fairs featuring hand-made Maine products
  Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
  Downeast Lobster Bake
  Cape Porpoise Lobster Trap Tree Lighting
  Santa Arrives by Lobster Boat at the Cape Porpoise Pier
  Festive Holiday Fare, Special Menus & Entertainment throughout the event at Sponsoring Restaurants

Behind the scenes of Prelude is a cast of hundreds. Year after year, virtually every aspect of the Kennebunk community gets involved. Participating in Prelude activities are the churches, school choirs, civic and community groups, plus hundreds of volunteers. In all types of weather, you will find these hardworking volunteers devoting days of their time in dressing the village and historic homes in holiday finery with sparkling lights, splendid Christmas trees, seashell decorated wreaths, and garlands of greenery and ribbon.