Kids lined up at the Santa House in downtown Warsaw, sponsored by the Optimist Club during last year’s Downtown Christmas celebration. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels.

WARSAW — Main Street Warsaw is excited to host a Downtown Christmas Celebration during First Friday, Dec. 2, with Kensington Digital Media.

Attendees will be able to visit Santa at the Optimist Santa House and enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, live Christmas music on the Grote Automotive stage, “Christmas with a Cop,” the annual Twinkle Light Parade, Kensington Digital Media’s Ornament Smash kickoff bash, and the lighting of the downtown Christmas lights.

First Friday begins at 5 p.m. and will end at 8 p.m. The lighting of the Downtown Christmas lights will be at 5:45 p.m. and the Twinkle Light Parade will start at 6:30 p.m. Those who would like to participate in the parade should meet in the old Owen’s parking lot at 6 p.m.

Elliott’s will be sponsoring free pulled pork sandwiches from Hogs R Wild BBQ for those who make a donation to “Christmas with a Cop.” Tickets for the sandwiches can be picked up at the Elliott’s booth. Hot chocolate and popcorn from Rural King and booths set up from local vendors will also be available.

For updates and additional information, contact Main Street Warsaw at [email protected] or follow the First Friday Warsaw on the Main Street Warsaw Facebook page. First Friday is brought to you by Main Street Warsaw, Kensington Digital Media, the City of Warsaw and the Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Miller Foundation.