Now that Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror, it's time to make the festive atmosphere in downtown Danbury a little bit stronger. Therefore, this Saturday, the local tradition will continue in the annual "Light Up" celebration held in downtown Danbury in downtown Danbury.

The trucks of the Danbury Fire Station will be lit and decorated. The parade and the official tree lighting ceremony will be held this Saturday from 5 to 7 pm. All major celebrations will be held at the corner of Main Street and West Street. Danbury Library held.

This is the first time since 2019 that the public has been invited to the celebration. The organizers of the COVID-19 pandemic last year held the event in a virtual way, but this year, with the safety agreement in place, the event is back to full effect.

According to CityCenter Danbury, the event will also provide free hot chocolate, holiday music and carols, and as if you didn’t know it, Santa will officially arrive in Danbury through the Danbury Fire Station. If you bring a camera or use a mobile phone, you can take photos with Santa Claus in the library square for free.

The parade will run to the bottom right, and Mayor Joe Cavo, Mayor-Elect Dean Esposito will host the event and begin to flip the switch that illuminates the downtown area.

This event is free, and everyone is welcome to witness the transformation of the downtown area into a holiday wonderland.

If you have never participated in the "Light the Lights" celebration, check out this video from a few years ago.

If you need more information, or want to know about other events taking place in Danbury during the holidays, you can always visit citycenterdanbury.com or call (203) 792-1711.