New this year is a Parade of Lights featuring City vehicles and entertainment decked out in dazzling lights. The parade will step off at 6:30 p.m. from the Home Street parking lot and will travel South 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. Head to Winter Street to enjoy free entertainment, cookies and hot chocolate, courtesy of the City of Westerville. Holiday pop-up vendors will be available thanks to Uptown Westerville Inc. (UWI). Topping off the event will be a tree lot on East Main Street for you to find the perfect tree for your home.

PLEASE NOTE: State Street will close between East Park and West Home Streets from 5:30-9 p.m.

GETTING TO UPTOWN: Uptown Westerville features seven public lots. Find available parking with the Westerville Parking App!

Want to skip the drive? Consider COTA//Plus. Find promotional codes on COTA’s website.