UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The town of Upper Lake will hold its annual holiday celebration in downtown on Saturday, Dec. 8.

The free event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Main Street.

The tree lighting will take place at 6 p.m., followed by a holiday light parade at 6:30 p.m.

The evening also will feature caroling, a 4-H barbecue and refreshments.

Santa also will arrive to take Christmas wishes and photos.

The event is sponsored by Westamerica Bank and the Upper Lake Community Council, and is a benefit for the Upper Lake Auxiliary Fire Department Toy Drive.