The 30th Parade of Lights wass Nov. 30 with holiday inspired floats created by locals and Santa once again lit the community Christmas tree in front of the Civic Center.

The parade was the largest yet with 45 entries, according to the Downtown Great Falls Association.

The parade began around 6th Street, traveled down Central Avenue toward the Civic Center and ended at Park Drive.

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The downtown window decorating contest is underway and voting runs through Dec. 13.

As you’re downtown for the parade, the 41st Annual Downtown Great Falls Christmas Stroll and days in between, locals can vote for their favorite decorated window using the QR code at the windows, or this link.

Downtown Christmas tree ready for holiday season

Matt Ehnes of Jared’s Detours was downtown to catch some of the festivities for The Electric.