WEEKEND BEST BET: 35th Annual Holiday Night of Lights

Santa Claus is coming to St. Armands Circle.

The 35th Annual Holiday Night of Lights begins at 5:30 p.m. tonight on St. Armands Circle.

The event is the Circle’s official kickoff for the holiday season.

The event will begin with a performance by the Cuban Ballet School from 5:30 to 6 p.m.

A Christmas carol sing-along begins at 6 p.m., followed by the Santa Parade led by the Wells Fargo Stage Coach and the arrival of Santa in his sleigh.

Then, the Circle will light up in a tree-lighting ceremony.

Photos with Santa and holiday entertainment will be available throughout the evening. Many businesses throughout the Circle will have special promotions.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a food donation for All Faiths Food Bank or an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

Contact Robin Hartill at [email protected].