The holiday season will officially get underway in Linton on Saturday, Nov. 28, with Christmas in the Park, featuring a decorated golf cart and side-by-side parade, a Christmas tree lighting, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a community soup supper.

The festivities will take place at Humphreys Park, with free admission and activities planned throughout the evening.

The Christmas Soup Supper will begin at 4:30 p.m. and continue until 7:30 p.m. Food will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the A.M. Risher Pool Revitalization Project.

The Christmas Golf Cart and Side-by-Side Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. Participants are asked to gather at the gravel lot near the William T. Murphy Building.

The parade route will travel from Glenburn to Northwest H Street, then along Main Street to Northeast E Street before joining the Christmas in the Park festivities at Humphreys Park.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will lead the parade, which is free to enter.

At 6 p.m., the city will hold its grand Christmas tree lighting, officially illuminating the Tree-Mendous Lights of Linton holiday display.

Children and families will also have an opportunity to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 6 to 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their cameras for photos.

The celebration is designed to bring residents together to welcome the Christmas season while supporting a local community improvement project.

Admission to Christmas in the Park and entry into the golf cart parade are free.

Organizers said additional holiday festivities will be announced.