KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The community is invited to come out to the annual Kelseyville Christmas in the Country and Parade of Lights this Friday, Dec. 1.

The fun takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Kelseyville.

Merchants will be open throughout the evening to welcome visitors with holiday cheer and refreshments.

The famed light parade – complete with “The Bubble Machine” – will begin at 6:30 p.m.

After the parade, children can visit with Santa at WestAmerica Bank.

The evening also will include the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church’s chili and chowder dinner; there will be hot dogs and beans plus holiday treats and tamales at St. Peter’s Catholic Church; Kelseyville United Methodist Church will have cocoa, cookies and children singing Christmas music; and there will be a miniature quilt display at the Saw Shop Gallery Bistro.

Everyone is invited to come enjoy the town’s Christmas season kickoff celebration.