‘Tis the season to get into the holiday spirit at the Shakopee Holiday Festival from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 in downtown Shakopee.

The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual free event at the corner of First Avenue and Lewis Street. The Velodazzle Bike Parade starts at 6 p.m. Join the caroling, take a horse-drawn carriage ride or get your photo taken with Santa and Snoopy. Hot chocolate, coffee and cookies will also be served. 

Stick around for the ceremonial tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. when the 25-foot-tall Christmas tree is lit outside River City Centre.