Christmas to kick off in Downtown St. Joseph

Coleman Hawkins Park at Felix St. Square. Photo by Nadia Thacker

The St. Joseph Downtown Association will light up Felix Street Square for the holiday season Saturday.

“Christmas at the Square” will kick off Saturday at 6 p.m. at Coleman Hawkins Park located at Felix Street Square at Seventh and Felix Streets.

Christmas lights to kick on at Felix St. Square. Photo by Nadia Thacker

Santa will arrive by carriage at 6 p.m. led by members of The Dance Arts Center. Kids will be able to get their pictures taken with Santa for a small fee throughout the evening.

Canned food donations will also be collected for the Second Harvest Community Food Bank. Individuals who donated a canned food item will be able to purchase photos with Santa at half-price.

Live performances will also be held at the gazebo.

The Mayor’s Christmas Tree will be list up at 7:45 p.m.