The Sedro-Woolley lighted Christmas parade kicks off at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, through downtown Sedro-Woolley. Events begin with free pony and train rides for kids from 3 to 5 p.m. Check-in for parade participants begins at 4:15 p.m. at the Lemley Chapel garage, on the corner of Warner and Metcalf streets. Kids can see Santa and get a candy cane after the parade. Free. 360-855-1841 or http://www.sedro-woolley.com.