BELLOWS FALLS — Tthe Bellows Falls Downtown Development Association (BFDDA) will #LightUpBF on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m.
The Square will be dark until 5 p.m., when the holiday lights and the Christmas tree at the Fireman's Memorial Park to start the Bellows Falls Parade of Lights, with more than 30 vehicles decked out with lights (and some with music) in a procession through the village.
The parade route begins on Henry Street and will continue north through the downtown before ending on Williams Street.
The Bellows Falls Parade of Lights is an outdoor event, so dress for cold weather. There is ample room on all sidewalks for people to safely spread out and watch the parade. There are also many places to park along the route to watch from inside your vehicle.
Following Vermont Department of Health guidelines for COVID-19, BFDDA members ask that visitors stay outdoors when they can, keep groups small, wear a mask when indoors, avoid crowded spaces, and consider getting tested before and after the event.
As the Parade of Lights is a nighttime event, consider carrying flashlights or headlamps for your safety.
On Saturday, many merchants will stay open later, including Rockingham Roasters and Village Square Booksellers. Santa will be at Allen Bros. Farm Market in the greenhouse from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Bellows Falls Rotary Club is sponsoring a free showing of the film Abominable at 3 p.m. in the Bellows Falls Opera House.
For more information, find the event on Facebook at Bellows Falls Downtown Development Alliance and at bellowsfallsvt.org.