Sayville's Holiday Parade and Miracle on Main Street set for Nov. 30

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Here comes Santa — along with live reindeer, caroling Dickens characters, an ice skating rink, trolley rides and a one-of-a-kind gingerbread house competition.

The holiday season slides into beast mode in Sayville on Nov. 30. for the 18th annual Miracle on Main Street festival, presented by the Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s in store at what is arguably Long Island’s best holiday block party.

First, the parade

The fun gets started at 10 a.m. with the Holiday Parade down Main Street. Keep an eye out for the Santa float, prancing reindeer and little marching “toy” soldiers, and take in the festive sounds of school marching bands.

Winter Wonderland

Right after the parade — from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — is Small Business Saturday Winter Wonderland, which includes an ice skating rink, trolly rides, sand art and a craft tent for the kids in the parking lot of Main Street Shopping Plaza (Cornucopia), along with plenty of opportunities in Main Street shops to get a leg up on your holiday gift lists.

Miracle on Main Street

Main Street downtown closes to car traffic from 5 to 9 p.m. for Miracle on Main Street. The nighttime festivities include live reindeer, Santa Claus, amusement rides, live ice sculpting, gingerbread house competition, Dickens characters, movies in the streets, and live music and dance performances.

The ceremonial Christmas tree lighting takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Sparrow Park.