A pop-up event in Toledo

Rain can sometimes kill the vibe at a Christmas Tree-lighting ceremony, but in Toledo, it only adds to the fun. The town’s popular Umbrella Parade kicks off an evening of fun this Saturday, Nov. 30, followed by a tree-lighting ceremony and a Community Christmas Party.

The Umbrella Parade goes from top of Main Street to the plaza in front of Cobblestone Pizza, where the huge tree is sitting.

After the tree-lighting, everyone is invited to the Toledo Elks Lodge for the Community Christmas Party. Santa will be there, along with holiday face painting, cookies, hot cocoa and Christmas carols sung by the Sweet Adelines. There will be plenty of holiday crafts for the kids, too.

Main Street will be closed for the event starting at 3 pm to ensure space for the parade, which will begin at 5:15 pm. Everyone is welcome to bring a decorated umbrella and participate in the parade. All participants who want to be part of the Umbrella Decorating Contest must be registered by 5 pm, when the judging will begin. Prizes will be awarded at the tree lighting to the best decorated umbrellas in three categories: a prize for kids aged up to 17, an adult prize and a family prize.

Toledo Elks Lodge is located at 123 Alder Street. For more information on the Community Christmas Party, call 541-336-3183. For more information on the Umbrella Parade, email childrens@cityoftoledo.org or call 541-336-3132.