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Park Street is lit up, packed and awaiting your arrival on Christmas Day 2025. It has been packed every day in the build-up to 25 December, but still, who can resist celebrating the big day without a visit to Park Street? Here’s all you need to know about the Kolkata Christmas Festival
Pictures by Amit DattaParking on Park Street is completely prohibited on Christmas, so your best options are all the surrounding arteries like Russell Street, Mirza Ghalib Street, Middleton Row and Camac Street
Flurys is a forever favourite this time of the year. Before you enter, make it a point to stop by and admire the pink Santa hanging outside the eatery. Inside, Flurys has new items like the Spiced Cranberry Turkey Roulade with Australian Duck Confit, White Cherries Jubilee, and Nutty Chocolate Brownie Tin, which encapsulates the Yuletide spirit
Not just Flurys, Christmas at Park Street is incomplete without a visit to either Peter Cat, Mocambo or Bar-B-Q. But, be prepared for long wait times
Want to feel the full Christmas vibe? There isn’t a better place than Allen Park for that. The walkway has a canopy of lights and each tree within the park has been incorporated into the design with lights that are shaped like bells, trees and stars. Look for a mistletoe, and maybe for a Christmas miracle?
Several stalls add to the flavourful decor at Allen Park. At PetKate’s, there are Panteras and spring rolls for Rs 80-150. Christmas fruit and walnut cakes. Roselle jam, traditional Marzipans, homemade chocolates and coconut macaroons are all on offer at this stall. Not just goodies, if you’re looking for a spooky read, the stall is run by a woman who has written and transcribed ghost stories of Anglo-Indian households that she has collected for all the Bow Barracks across India
Candles are next and Jean Attick at the White Wick stall has some unique season-themed candles, from a cherubim candle and a Santa one to one that reads Merry Christmas. The candles smell good and are priced between Rs 50-450
At the Nature’s Delight stall, you will find not just sweets and goodies, but also satay chicken, perfectly grilled for the crisp winter evening
Alexander’s is another must-visit stall in Allen Park with full cakes for Rs 500 and slices at Rs 100. Kalkals and rose cookies are available in packets for Rs 200. They also have delectable homemade chocolates for Rs 50 a piece
Momo and chaat make up the foods on offer and there are lots of cosy spots to sit and enjoy a scrumptious snack
The vibe at Allen Park is truly festive, with live music getting visitors grooving. Several aesthetically pleasing locations also make for good selfies with the gang
Allen Park also has the nativity scene, a symbolic showpiece for the purpose behind the festivities
Not just Allen Park, even the decorations at Apeejay House lawns have lights and a traditional Christmas tree that will give you the festive feel. The Mother Mary figurine is truly one for the ’gram
