It’s that time of year and Tidioute is gearing up for a night of lights, food, family fun and, of course, Santa.

The fourth annual Hometown Holidays event is slate for Friday starting at 6 p.m.

The event will kick off with a Christmas light up parade from the Tidioute fire hall to Buckingham Street.

The public is invited to participate by decorating their favored mode of transportation and signing up to join the parade. Almost anything is eligible including, four-wheelers, side-by-sides, bikes, trucks, wagons and more. Those interested can register by visiting the borough office, emailing tborough@tidioute.org or lita.wolford@gmail.com, or the day of the event by visiting the registration table in front of the firehall. The deadline to register is 5:45 p.m. Friday. According to the borough 20 to 25 registrations have already been made.

Visiting dignitaries will judge parade entries and keep your eyes peeled for the Grinch.

After the parade, events will start at the former True Value building at approximately 7 p.m.

Stations will be set up inside the building offering various activities, refreshments and items for sale.

FREE ACTIVITIES: 7-9:30 P.M.

Visit santa and his elves

Make reindeer food sponsored by the TCCS Leadership Group

Write a letter to Santa sponsored by TCCS

Make an ornament to take home sponsored by the TCCS PTO

Take your own photos against a Christmas backdrop

Performances from the TCCS choir and Sisters of the Northern Forest

FREE EVENTS FOR CHILDREN

7:30 p.m. – Bingo

8 p.m. – reading corner

8:30 p.m. – short holiday movie clips

REFRESHMENTS AND ITEMS FOR PURCHASE

TCCS cutting boards – benefits Tidioute Fun Days

Christmas ornaments – benefits Heart and Soul for purchase of mulch for the community playground

Basket raffle – benefits TCCS PTO field trips

Chili and cornbread – benefits the TCCS lighting committee

Coffee and cocoa, bake sale and popcorn – benefits the TCCS PTO.