The eighth annual "A Lawrence Christmas" will take place Saturday, November 30

Kick off the Christmas season with a Lawrence Christmas tradition that you and your family will not want to miss!

The eighth annual "A Lawrence Christmas" will take place Saturday, November 30 on Otis Avenue, near the Sterrett Center. This free event is for people of all ages, to usher in the Christmas season. Children can visit Santa Claus and the kids' zone beginning at 4:00 p.m. and the competition between the City's departments for the Best Float will begin with the parade at dusk. Children can visit the red mailbox which will accept letters to Santa until noon December 23. The shiny red mailbox will be near the tree November 30 and will then be available at the Sterrett Center. Refreshments will be served, from 4:00 to 6 p.m. Mayor Steve Collier will announce the winner of the float competition, and the event will end with the lighting of the Christmas tree.