Dickens on Centre

Holiday Entertainment

From theatrical performances and costumed characters to musical acts and visits from Jolly Old St. Nick, the entertainment lineup offers something for everyone! Join us for a weekend of inspired performances!

Vendors

2023 promises to be one of our biggest festivals with more vendors than ever before. Several favorites are back with new displays and items to sell, as well as a variety of new vendors offering more options for holiday gifting.

Dickens Dining & Drinks

Get ready to kick your Bah Humbugs to the curb at Dickens Dining & Drinks — where the island’s most popular dining and drinking hot spots will offer Dickens-themed or holiday-inspired food and drinks. You’ll also want to be sure you visit our food trucks and vendors on Oliver’s Alley.

Parade of Paws

You won’t want to miss the annual Parade of Paws on Saturday, December 9th brought to you by the Nassau Humane Society. This year’s parade will start at 4th & Centre Streets ending at the Wharf Main Stage. Prizes awarded for Best Victorian, Most Original, Looks Most Like Owner and top 3 overall.

Holiday Movies

Take a moment and escape into your favorite holiday classic movie! Young and old will enjoy this chance to hit pause, relax, and watch a movie that inspires holiday cheer. Visit the Old Vic Theatre movie alley in Tiny Tim’s Kid Zone.

Gentlemen

Victorian Hats:  Top hats, pork pie caps, flat/wide brimmed hats, round top hat with curved brim, etc.

Shirts:  Plain white shirts with collar turned up or with ribbon, scarf or cravat tied in a knot at the neck.

Vest:  Brocade or silk with or without a jacket.  Long-tailed jackets and even capes are acceptable.

Pants:  Roll up wool, corduroy, cotton pants in black, tan, burgundy or grey color with rubber band in the last roll below the knee to give a knickers effect.  Wear knickers if you have them or wear long dark socks and pull them up to tuck under pants.

Accessories:  Suspenders, walking sticks, canes, spectacles.

Shoes:  Black or dark-colored dress shoes.

Ladies

Victorian Hats:  Bonnets, cover a straw or felt hat with lace, flowers, feathers, ribbons and bows.  Domestic servants wore mop caps in the Victorian era.

Hair:  Curls, pulled back in a bun, braids.

Dresses:  Floor-length taffeta, satin, brocade, silk and similar style dresses are perfect for these costumes.  Lace and ruffles at the neck and cuffs (you can pin, iron-on, sew or Velcro lace, ribbons, flowers or ruffles on any outfit.

Tops: Plain white or solid color ladies dress shirts with lace, ruffle, ribbon and flowers.  You can tie a thin piece of ribbon in a bow and pin/tie it at the neck with a brooch or artificial flower.

Gloves: Lace, crocheted, satin and cotton.  

Skirt:  Floor or ankle-length skirts in silk, brocade, velvet, satin or cotton.  Most colors and some subtle designs (such as paisley.  If the skirt is full, you can add a petticoat or hoop skirt under it.  Wide ribbon or matching material tied around the waist with a bow in the back creates the look of a cummerbund.

Shoes:  If you have a floor-length gown, wear a comfortable walking shoe.  If your shoes will show, pointy-toed flats or boots.