Here’s a proposed expedition every bit as adventurous (but not nearly as brutal) as Capt. Shackleton’s trek across South Georgia Island: Why not sit down with loved ones and plan to attend every last event being staged over the coming weekend — Dec. 11 to Dec. 13 — of the Christmas In Edgartown extravaganza?

Here’s a proposed expedition every bit as adventurous (but not nearly as brutal) as Capt. Shackleton’s trek across South Georgia Island: Why not sit down with loved ones and plan to attend every last event being staged over the coming weekend — Dec. 11 to Dec. 13 — of the Christmas In Edgartown extravaganza?

This year the emphasis for Christmas in Edgartown is still on good cheer but with a healthy does of safety, too.

The first floor of the Edgartown town hall is finally set to reopen by appointment only on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

From the parade to the Minnesingers, Christmas in Edgartown kept the holiday traditions humming all weekend long.

The lighting of the Edgartown Lighthouse kicked off the 38th annual Christmas in Edgartown Friday, followed by the parade Saturday morning. Weekend activities run through Sunday.

Dozens of floats, hundreds of spectators, and thousands ­(or what seemed like thousands) of people dressed up in red, green and “Grinch” gathered along Main street for the annual Christmas in Edgartown parade.

A decided chill, no doubt blowing down from the North Pole, caused a festive crowd to bundle up tight for the annual lighting of the Edgartown Light.