Paso Robles, CA -- The 38th annual "Holiday Lighting Ceremony" will officially bring holiday decor to downtown Paso Robles on Friday, Nov. 29th, the Friday after Thanksgiving sponsored by Park Cinemas and Adelaide Inn.

The tradition will find Mrs. Santa Claus and other costumed characters gathering at the downtown city park bandstand at 5:30 p.m. They will be joined there by townspeople dressed warmly- The Cancer Support Community will be lighting the downtown commemorative trees, and the City of Paso Robles will have a beautiful display of tree lighting as well

Just before 6 p.m. candles and songbooks will be distributed. When the clock tower strikes 6 p.m., Mrs. Claus will throw the giant light switch, and the downtown lights in trees, shop windows and buildings will illuminate all al once. The Holiday Songbook contains the Black Out Bingo page to get stamped by participating merchants by December 9th - drawing on Sunday, December 15,h, win one of three cash shopping sprees for 2024.

City officials will speak, followed by candlelight caroling with musical accompaniment. Free coffee and hot chocolate by The Human Bean will conclude the evening's festivities.

The Downtown Lighting Ceremony is a Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association event. For more information, contact the Main Street office at (805) 238-4103 (or go to www.pasoroblesdowntown.org).