(KNZA)--The 20th annual Christmas Parade of Lights will take place Saturday evening around the Holton Town Square, beginning at 5:30.

Current Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce board of directors president Laura Golden will serve as grand marshal for the parade, starting a new tradition of having the current Chamber board president serve as the parade's grand marshal.

Local businesses, clubs, organizations, churches and individuals are invited to participate in the parade, which features lighted floats and vehicles.

Chamber bucks prizes will be awarded for the best club or organization float, best religious float and best business float.

Santa Claus will participate in the parade. Following the parade, Santa will be available to visit with local kids and have photos taken with them at the Santa House, located on the Courtyard south lawn.

Also Saturday is the Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Homes Tour from 11 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon. This year's tour will feature five homes.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the tour. They can be purchased at all Jackson County main bank locations and the Chamber office in Holton.

Tickets on the day of the tour can be purchased at Heart to Home on the south side of the Holton Square and the Chamber's hospitality room, located in The Hearth Room on the north side of the Square.

For more information, you can call the Chamber at 364-3963.