Carnation rings in holidays with pancake breakfast, holiday parade, tree lighting and Santa, Dec. 2

Carnation is hosting another full day of Christmas activities for Christmas in Carnation. The big day, Saturday, Dec. 2, starts with Breakfast with Santa, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Carnation Farms.

In the afternoon, Tolt Commons will be bustling with music, a holiday parade, food and activities as the crowd gathers, 4 to 6 p.m. for the tree lighting and the arrival of Santa in an Eastside Fire & Rescue truck.

The tree will be lit at 5 p.m., and Santa arrives afterward to meet with local children. Following the events at the Commons, a group of local businesses will host a progressive dinner through downtown.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1516741875106842.