CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Christmas Light Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 4.

The fun begins at 6 p.m. at Austin Park.

The family-friendly event will feature a parade of lights, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Lakeshore Lions and Lioness providing cocoa and cookies, and a very special Christmas tree lighting by Lake County Hospice.

This year's event is going to be broadcast live by TV8 and Carlé High School. The show also will be rerun several times throughout the month of December.

The city of Clearlake, Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce and Lake County Hospice have collaborated to host this festive event.

Join in the fun – you can participate by creating a float for the parade, become a vendor, volunteer to help or come and enjoy the festivities.

For more information about these and other events, please call 707-994-3600 or http://christmaslightparade.wikispaces.com/.