Temperatures are dropping and more snow is covering the ground just in time for the kick off the holiday season next week in Borderland.
Prior to the Nov. 28 “’Twas the Lights Before Christmas” parade, members of Elks Lodge No. 1599 will host a pre-parade party for all ages. The party begins at 5 p.m. and runs until 6:30 p.m. — just in time for people to secure their spots for the parade.
According to Elks member Barb Strand, for the past six years the lodge has offered free visits with Santa Claus, cookies and crafts for children. This year, she said, members of the International Falls Figure Skating Club will help with crafting activities.
In addition, sloppy Joes and hot dogs will be available for purchase, but Strand encouraged hungry party goers to arrive early because the food goes fast.
“We have drawings for a boys bike donated by our past exalted rulers and a girls bike donated by the Lady Elks,” she said.
The notion behind the annual event is to give community members a fun, exciting start to the holiday season. It also gets children even more excited for the parade, she said.
“We encourage (everyone) to come and join us,” she said.
