Preserve the Prelude
Christmas Prelude is part of the soul of Kennebunkport: a tradition that brings warmth to the town each winter and helps new generations fall in love with this place we call home. While no one is proposing to eliminate Christmas Prelude, there have been calls to dial it back and reduce the town’s support. That’s exactly why this moment matters. The question isn’t whether Prelude should continue, but whether we protect what makes it special or slowly chip away at what makes it special.Join the e-mail newsletter or our Facebook GroupA project by Ryan Bilodeau
A Vision for Prelude's Future
We’re grateful to the elected officials and community leaders who dedicate their time and energy to serving our town, and appreciate the thoughtful consideration they bring to these decisions.While there has been no proposal to eliminate Christmas Prelude, conversations about its future still matter, and they should remain grounded in how to sustain and strengthen what makes this event so special.Christmas Prelude is more than an event on a calendar; it’s part of the soul of this community and something truly worth preserving.Rather than focusing on scaling it back, we have an opportunity to be thoughtful about how it evolves, protecting what people love while finding smart, sustainable ways for it to grow, so future generations can experience it the same way we have.
About
PreserveThePrelude.com was created to help contribute to the traditions that make Kennebunk and Kennebunkport communities special.The purpose of this site is simply to provide a place where voices from across the community - residents, visitors, and local businesses - can stay informed, share ideas, and contribute constructively to discussions about how Christmas Prelude can continue to thrive while respecting the character of the town.Please use the form below to share your thoughts, ideas, or interest in helping support this community effort.This website is an independent community initiative and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Kennebunkport Business Association or the official Christmas Prelude event.
Understanding Who Benefits from Christmas Prelude
As conversations continue about the future of Christmas Prelude, it is important to step back and look at the full picture.Prelude is not just an event, it is an economic driver, a nonprofit fundraiser, and a community-building tradition. Its impact extends across sectors, from small businesses and local workers to charitable organizations and town services. The following information highlights how those benefits are distributed and why they matter when considering the future of the event.Source: Community materials shared by the Go Kennebunks: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport & Arundel Chamber Facebook page (2026).
Get In Touch
If you are a resident, visitor, or local business owner who cares about the future of Christmas Prelude, we’d love to hear from you. Share your thoughts, ideas, or interest in helping support this community effort.
DisclaimerPreserve the Prelude is a volunteer-led community effort organized by local residents who care about the future of Christmas Prelude and its role in our town’s community, economy, and nonprofit organizations.This website is an independent community initiative and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Kennebunkport Business Association, the official Christmas Prelude event, or any political party, candidate, political action committee, business, or organization.No one involved in Preserve the Prelude is compensated for this work, and we do not accept donations or outside funding.The purpose of this website is to share information, highlight community impact, and provide a place for residents and community members to stay informed and participate in local discussions and public meetings related to Christmas Prelude.The views expressed on this website represent personal opinions and community perspectives intended to encourage public discussion and civic participation. All information shared on this site is based on publicly available information, community-shared materials, and public meetings. If any information is incorrect, please contact us and we will make corrections.