Seasonal Scenes

Photographs by Michelle & A.J. Giorla, Cassidy Jones, Kate Chadwick, and Jessica Leeburg / Winter 2025

If you think Cape May is beautiful in the summer, wait until you see it all decked out for the holiday season. From beaches to bars to bed and breakfasts, there are glowing signs of the season all over town.

Greenery surrounding a sign on that says Happy Holidays Washington Street Mall Cape May

Bird's eye view of the Washington Street Mall at sunset. The trees are strung with white lights

Haul out the holly, indeed!

The Washington Street Mall positively shines day and night with holiday decor—ribbons and bows, garlands and greenery, and lovely luminous lights. A larger-than-life menorah marks the observation of Hannukah.

The Pink House decked out for the holidays

The black doors at Congress Hall surrounded by shiny Christmas tree ornaments

Making an entrance!

Brightly colored balls and baubles bedeck doorways all over town.

Tis the season for sparkle.

After dark is when Cape May really glows during the holiday season.

Silver and gold, red and green, and every color in between—enchantment on every street, at every turn.

Letters for Santa…

…Nutcracker toy soldiers standing guard on porches, spheres of light dangling from Rotary Park trees, and glowing store windows leave no doubt that it’s the holiday season in Cape May.