Pouring rain and cold temperatures did not affect many who gathered for the annual Christmas parade on German Street.

Led by Mayor Jim Auxer and Police Chief David Ransom, the marchers brought smiles to the faces of young and old alike gathered under umbrellas along the parade route. Although the skies were gray and rain poured down, spirits were high at the Shepherdstown Christmas Parade on Saturday.

Other activities continued in town following the 11 a.m. parade and visitors and residents alike took part. Those activities continue throughout the holiday season. Remaining on the schedule for this year are the following:

Friday, Dec. 12

7:30 p.m. Music: Free Holiday Concert with the Charles Washington Symphony Orchestra. Reynolds Hall.

Saturday, Dec 13

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Shepherdstown Museum. One of Shepherdstown’s major historic icons will be open. 129 East German Street

12-4 p.m. Carriage rides. Pick up in front of Town Hall.

12-4 p.m. Little House. Another Shepherdstown landmark, a child-sized limestone cottage in full detail will be open. North Princess Street.

12-5 p.m. Roasted chestnuts*. King and German streets.

1 p.m. Star Wars Night at The Opera House*. Photo ops, face painting, door prizes, trivia prizes plus some other Star Wars style treats and the classic movie. Benefit for Toys for Tots. 131 W German Street. $5 donation or new toy.

2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nutcracker Ballet*, performed by The Shepherdstown School of Dance. Frank Center for the Performing Arts on Shepherd University campus. $15-$20.

2:30 p.m. Special Holiday Story Time with Ms. Lilly and Friends, sponsored by the Shepherdstown Public Library. Cookies, hot cocoa and cider served. Train Station.

3-4 p.m. Music: Harp Music. Four Seasons Book Store. 116 W German Street.

Sunday, Dec. 14

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shepherdstown Farmers Market. King Street behind Library.

12-4 p.m. Carriage rides. Pick up in front of Town Hall.

1-3 p.m. Music: Choral Arts Society of Frederick strolling the streets.

1-4 p.m. Historic Shepherdstown Museum. One of Shepherdstown’s major historic icons will be open. 129 East German Street.

2 p.m. Rumsey Steamboat “Walk and Talk.” Local historian Nick Blanton will lead a walk from the Historic Shepherdstown Museum to the Rumsey Monument, along the way reviewing the history of James Rumsey’s 1787 steamboat experiments in Shepherdstown.

2 p.m. Nutcracker Ballet*, performed by The Shepherdstown School of Dance. Frank Center for the Performing Arts on Shepherd University campus. $15-$20.

Tuesday, Dec. 16

8 p.m. Music: Irish Christmas in America*. Reynolds Hall, 109 North King Street. $10-$25.

Fourth Weekend

“Christmas in Mecklenburg” weekend. Enjoy re-enactors from the 18th Century strolling through town.

Saturday, Dec. 20

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Shepherdstown Museum. One of Shepherdstown’s major historic icons will be open. 129 East German Street

12-2 p.m. Little House. Another Shepherdstown landmark, a child-sized limestone cottage in full detail will be open. North Princess Street.

12-4 p.m. Carriage rides. Pick up in front of Town Hall.

1 p.m. Music: Tuba Christmas! Reynolds Hall. 109 North King Street.

1-3 p.m. Music: Choral Arts Society of Frederick strolling the street.

Sunday, Dec. 21

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shepherdstown Farmers Market. King Street behind Library.

10 a.m. Sunday worship service with Christmas Music Program by the Children’s Choir and Chancel Choir. New Street Methodist Church. All welcome. Fellowship Hour follows with refreshments.

12-12:30 p.m. Music: Winter Solstice Crystal Bowl Concert. Harmony Healing Arts, 211 New Street.

12-4 p.m. Carriage rides. Pick up in front of Town Hall.

1-4 p.m. Historic Shepherdstown Museum. One of Shepherdstown’s major historic icons will be open. 129 East German Street.