AUBURN — The city is set to officially kick off the holiday season at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, with its Christmas parade and tree lighting event.
The parade will begin on Mill Street and travel up Main Street to Festival Plaza, where Santa will light Auburn’s Christmas tree.
“The Christmas Parade was always a big hit with local families,” said Liz Allen, the city’s director of communications and community engagement, in a news release from the city. “We took a few years off, but we’re looking forward to kicking off the holiday season in style. We need quite a few participants for this parade to be successful and worthwhile, so I encourage local businesses and organizations to apply right away.”
In addition to parade entries, the city is still seeking a Christmas tree for Festival Plaza. To join the parade or donate a tree, visit auburnmaine.com.
To round out the holiday festivities, the city plans to host an expanded version of its annual “Christmas Shopping Village” the day of the parade. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., local artisans and makers are invited to apply to sell their goods in Anniversary Park (New Auburn) at 8 Second St. Participation is free.
To apply for the Christmas Shopping Village, visit auburnmaine.gov.
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