Parade of Lights and Chili Cook-Off

Don't miss the 26th annual Parade of Lights and Chili Cook Off on Monday, Dec. 1. Pull out Grandma's top-secret chili recipe, dust off your apron, polish your ladle, and warm up the roaster! While you're at it, grab some lights and decorate a trailer!

• Starting at 4 p.m., the Visitor Center will transform into Santa's House. Take a free picture with the jolly man himself and tell him what you want for Christmas.
• At 4:30 p.m., festivities will begin at Boot Hill Museum with the Chili Cook-Off public sampling and the chili contest awards at 4:45 p.m.
• At 5 p.m., come down to the visitor parking lot for the Building Solutions Snow Ball Drop and the Long Branch Lagoon Hot Dog Party.
• At 5:30 p.m., join us at the Visitor Information Center for the Mayor's Tree Ceremony events.
• At 6 p.m., the evening will conclude with the Parade of Lights!

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