A view of a past Holiday Light Display

WARSAW — The holiday season will begin with a number of events planned by the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department.

The official first lighting of the Central Park Holiday Light Display will be from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, with the “Light Up The Night” event. People can walk through the festive lights and enjoy holiday performances in the park. Santa and Mrs. Clause will ride in the First Friday Twinkle Parade at 7 p.m. and arrive at the park by 7:30 p.m. to visit with the children. Holiday glow necklaces will be handed out to children, while supplies last.

The holiday light display will be lit each evening through Dec. 31.

There is still time to sign up to receive a letter from Santa. Forms are available at the Parks Department office, 117 E. Canal St., or on its website. Forms must be received in the parks department office by Dec. 14. There is a $2 cost per letter.

The Christmas Countdown will take place from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. Celebrate with crafts, hot cocoa, cookies, music and more. Santa will make a special appearance at the event so bring a camera to snap a picture of the kids.

For more information or details visit the parks department’s website, Facebook page or email [email protected]. Call the department between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at (574) 372-9554 for any questions.

Some fun at the 2014 Christmas Countdown event