From: Artesia Daily Press Reports

Artesia MainStreet’s annual Light Up Artesia event will kick off the holiday season Dec. 5 with a full day of shopping, the annual Christmas tree lighting and the traditional Parade of Lights.

Shoppers can support local businesses during Shop Local from 11a.m. to 8 p.m., strolling through Main Street shops or visiting the indoor Pop Up Vendor Market at 302 W. Main Street.

The festivities rev up at 5 p.m. with the lighting of Artesia’s Christmas tree at the Derrick Floor and continue with the Parade of Lights featuring colorful floats and twinkling lights.

Parade staging will be at the Bulldog Bowl parking lot from 5-5:45 p.m. The parade gets underway at 6 p.m.

The parade route runs along Main Street and ends at 2nd Street. Spectators can enjoy the show from any point along Main Street but organizers advise parade watchers to arrive early to grab their favorite viewing spots.

For more information, visit www.artesiamainstreet.com.