Santa Claus arrives in Watseka this (Friday) evening. The annual Lighted Christmas Parade steps off at 7 pm. The Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce will provide post-parade winners with several entries being judged.

Carla Waters will ride in the parade as Grand Marshall. She's managing editor of the Times-Republic and an active supporter of the chamber.

WGFA's Don Elliott will be on-site announcing the parade as the floats and other entries make their way along the parade route.

The Chamber of Commerce urges local shoppers to support the local business community.

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