Lexington’s Candlelight Processional starts the holiday season

Main Street Lexington sponsors the annual candlelight processional and community tree lighting, which will take place on Friday, Nov. 29. Lineup begins at 5:15 p.m. at the Main Street entrance to Oak Grove Cemetery, where candles and holiday songbooks will be distributed. At 5:30, Santa and Mrs. Claus lead the processional down Main Street in a horsedrawn carriage provided by the Lexington Carriage Company. The processional will arrive at Hopkins Green, where caroling will continue, and the community tree will be lit to officially usher in the holiday season As always, the processional is family-friendly, open to all and free of charge.