Pomham Rocks Santa Dec. 8

Santa doesn’t always come on a sleigh. In Riverside, he comes by boat! Families are invited to see Santa take a boat ride around Riverside and conclude his journey with a trip around Pomham Rocks Lighthouse on Saturday, December 8. Santa will leave the dock at Haines Park at 10 a.m. on the Lady Pomham, weather permitting, and will motor around the Terrace, arriving at Sabin Point Park at about 10.40 a.m., before continuing to the lighthouse.

To celebrate Santa’s arrival, members of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse will greet guests at Sabin Point Park with Munchkins and hot chocolate, courtesy of Pawtucket Ave. Dunkin’ Donuts and doughnuts, courtesy of Proud Mary’s Donuts, Riverside Square.

Just in time for holiday gift giving, Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse will have available for sale at Sabin Point a new commemorative ornament that features a colorful picture of this East Providence lighthouse. The 2” diameter classic ceramic ornament has a ribbon hanger and is gift boxed. It is made exclusively for Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse by Barlow Designs. A card describing the history of this New England landmark accompanies the ornament.

Buy one for your Christmas tree and order extras for family and friends who have moved away. Priced at only $15, these also make great gifts for teachers or co-workers. If you are unable to attend Pomham Santa, the ornaments can be ordered by mail at Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, c/o 81 Harris Street, Riverside, RI 02915. For further information and the cost of postage for areas outside of East Providence, call 401-433-3463 or email lighthouse1871@yahoo.com.

Built in 1871, Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is the last surviving lighthouse in upper Narragansett Bay. It still serves as an aid to navigation and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Proceeds from the sale of the ornaments will be used to maintain the lighthouse.