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The parade will start on Ash Street, stop in Kennedy Park for a tree lighting and the Salvation Army canteen, progress down Lisbon Street to Main Street, cross the Longley Bridge, and continue to Auburn’s Festival Plaza.

There, festivities will continue with a tree and menorah lighting, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, music, float judging, free coffee, egg nog hot chocolate and snacks, costumed characters and more.

Festivities will start earlier in Auburn, with a free story time for children at Auburn City Hall in community room #206 from 4 to 4:30 p.m. and free arts and crafts at the same location from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

In addition, Stillbrook Acres will be giving free wagon rides in Auburn from 5 to 8:30 p.m.