The Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Business Association will host an annual Downtown Christmas Open House beginning Friday, November 24, with the annual Christmas Parade of Lights. The parade will begin at 7 p.m. and will end at City Hall with the tree lighting and a visit from Santa Claus.

Participating merchants will continue the downtown open house Saturday, November 25, and Sunday, November 26.

Santa will also be at the Avery Square for pictures November 25 from noon to 5 p.m.