Hot Cocoa Crawl Kickoff

Elizabeth City’s sweetest holiday tradition is back! Join us on Friday, November 27, from 6–8 p.m. as we kick off the 2026 Hot Cocoa Crawl during the Holiday Celebration & Downtown Illumination. The evening begins with the annual lighting of the holiday lights at the Pasquotank County Courthouse and Pool Street Park, followed by festivities along Main Street. Enjoy: ☕ Free hot cocoa at multiple stations while supplies last ❄️ Snow machines bringing a little winter magic downtown 📸 Festive photo opportunities 🎅 Visits with Santa 🎶 Caroling and holiday entertainment 🎄 Family-friendly activities and holiday cheer The celebration also marks the official beginning of the 2026 Elizabeth City Hot Cocoa Crawl, which continues through January 31, 2027. Explore participating businesses, purchase their featured items and use the digital passport to track your progress toward a completion reward. Hot Cocoa Crawl registration is coming soon! Check back for the link to create your free digital passport.