The City of Sunshine is set to kickoff its Christmas celebrations, next weekend.

The festive season kicks off with Fort Dauphin Museum hosting Christmas at the Fort, Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The day includes a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and there will be children’s activities, story time with Mrs. Claus, horse and wagon rides, free hot chocolate and a bake sale.

Then the Christmas Parade of Lights gets underway at 5:30 p.m.

As of Thursday, more than 30 floats were registered for the parade ahead of Monday’s registration deadline.

Parade organizer Pam Werbiski said there will be hot chocolate stands again this year and cookies will be handed out along the route.

Werbiski noted there will be awards handed out for the top three floats in the parade.

As always, the parade has received tremendous support from the community, with many sponsors stepping up to offer assistance to organizers.

“We’re hoping that it’s a nice night so everyone can enjoy it,” Werbiski said.

Following the parade, Nicole Yunker will host Nicole and Friends Christmas Celebration in the Johnston and Co. Auditorium at the Watson Arts Centre, beginning at 8 p.m.

The show will include The Basement Band, Keystone Chorus, Ste. Rose Community Band and Manuel Nakonechny.