Salina Downtown is ready for one of its most anticipated events of the year, the Christmas Festival and Parade of Lights. This Saturday will be a day full of jolly good holiday fun.

This year will mark 33 years of the event. The 2024  event is scheduled for Saturday, and will again include a full day of events culminating with the popular parade of lights.

Events include:

• Polar Express showing at Salina Art Center Cinema 10am
• Make-your-own Christmas Cards at Salina Art Center Warehouse 11a-1p
• Holiday Farm & Art Market Downtown at City Lights Stage 1-3pm Letters to Santa at Salina Selfie Station 1-4pm
• Live Nativity by Immanuel Lutheran Church at Pioneer Presidents Place from 1-2:30pm
• Rolling Hills Zoo animals at The Bath Pub 1-3pm
• Sugar Cookies by Seraphim Bread at The Bath Pub
• Smoky Hill Museum open house from 1-3pm
• Face Painting by Color Me Crazy brought to you by Bank of Tescott in Campbell Plaza from 2-4pm
• Santa Snack bags in Campbell Plaza provided by First Bank Kansas from 2-4pm
• Pictures with Santa, treats, and music at Homewood Suites by Hilton from 2:30-5:30pm
• Pre-parade performances starting at 5pm at City Lights Stage
• Parade of Lights begins at 6pm sharp