Santa’s coming early, and on a sweet ride

Santa Claus is coming to town a little early this year — and he’s going to make quite the entrance.

The City of Boulder’s first Main Street Christmas Parade will take place Dec. 1, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The parade procession will begin at Hauser Street, making a loop and ending at Veterans Park for the start of the city’s annual lighting ceremony.

Following the lighting ceremony, hot cocoa and cookies from The Sweet Spot will be offered at City Hall, as well as children’s activities, a coloring contest, and the opportunity to take a photo with Kris Kringle himself.