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Holiday fun kicks off in San Marcos

SAN MARCOS — San Marcos is kicking off the winter season with several family-friendly events this weekend.

The city will host its 20th annual “Lighting of the Tree” ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Holiday celebrations will continue to Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1 pm with San Marcos’ annual holiday parade presented by the Kiwanis Club of San Marcos.

For parade route information, visit kiwanisclubofsanmarcos.org.

Additionally, from Saturday to Sunday Santa’s Magical Village will be located at 3 Civic Center Drive. The two-day event features visits from Santa and Rudolph, carolers, arts and craft vendors, cookie decorating, gourmet food trucks, a recycled ornament contest, and free outdoor entertainment.

Families can also enjoy a pancake, sausage and egg breakfast with Santa Claus from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday. No reservations are required and tickets are available at the door for just $5 for adults and $4 for children.