Christmas Tree Lighting to include parade, more vendors

The City of Menifee Community Services Department reports that the Christmas Tree Lighting event will take place rain or shine on Saturday, 4-8 p.m. in the parking lot at Mt. San Jacinto College.

The event has been expanded this year. There will be 10 more tons of snow (50 tons total) and three "snow racing lanes" to help the lines move quicker. The lineup of more than 20 vendors includes new participants selling glow in the dark cotton candy, handmade holiday crafts, wood decor and more. As usual, there will be several community performers on stage.

Also new this year is a parade of non-motorized participants through the parking area and leading up to the site of the Christmas tree bordering Antelope Road. There will be several golf carts, the Heritage High School marching band, the Sheriff's Department Mounted Posse, Mighty Me (City special needs group), and several others.

And of course, there will be a visit by Santa.