First Saturday & Christmas Parade

First Saturday in Downtown Douglas - Saturday, Dec. 2: CHS' Santa's North Pole will be open in Atkinson Plaza full of fun arts and crafts and activities for the kids. Plus, Santa will be there for pictures by the giant Christmas Tree from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. All of the downtown shops and restaurants will be open for all your Christmas needs. And stick around for the Christmas parade that evening.

59th Annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade - Saturday, Dec. 2, Downtown Douglas at 6 p.m.: Enjoy the beautiful lights and sounds of the holidays with the 59th Annual Festival of Lights Christmas Parade. After shopping and dining in downtown Douglas that day, marvel at all the floats and vehicles as they ride down Peterson Avenue and wave to your friends and neighbors. Stay till the end and see Santa in his sleigh. You don't want to miss this holiday tradition.