The Westerville City Tree Lighting will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1.
The Tree Lighting this year will be the centerpiece of an Uptown Westerville event including many more holiday activities, from 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1.
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.).