Be SURE to make Uptown your destination for the annual Westerville Parade of Lights and Holiday Tree Lighting on the evening of Friday, Dec. 6. The Parade of Lights procession will begin at 6:30 p.m. from the Home Street parking lot and will travel south on State Street to Walnut Street. The big man in red will light the tree (7 p.m.) with a touch of holiday magic at City Hall, 21 S. State St.. Uptown merchants and restaurants will be open for your holiday shopping needs.

PLEASE NOTE: State Street will close between East Park and West Home Streets from 5:30-9 p.m. Enjoy the Lighting in the Westerville City Hall Courtyard at 7 p.m. Hot chocolate and cookies will be offered for attendees. The Parade of Lights will include a procession of City Fire Division, Electric Department and Service Division vehicles decked out in holiday decorations.