KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Kelseyville.

The town is preparing for it 24th annual Merchant Open House and Parade of Lights on Friday Dec. 2. 

Main Street is twinkling with all new lights thanks to an amazing team of residents and merchants, including Mike and Kim Riley, Sue Dodd, Cooper Dodd, Eric Schofield, Debbie Gerace, Erik Von Orden, Trena Pauly, Rick White and Dave Morse, who donated their time and talent for all to enjoy.

In addition, the Kelseyville Lions put up the large candlestick decorations on the telephone poles.                                                         

Kelseyville will be the place to be on Dec. 2, with Christmas music throughout town, the town Christmas tree lighting, photos with Santa by Dawn Smith and live holiday music by The Bridge Band in Westamerica Bank. 

The Kelseyville Senior Center will have its Christmas in the Country Craft Fair from 4 to 8 p.m., Kelseyville Presbyterian Church will have chili and chowder, St. Peters Catholic Church will have hot dogs and beans and Kelseyville Methodist Church will have cider, cookies and caroling and the main event.

“'The Parade of Lights” will begin at 6:30 p.m. and of course all the merchants will have their doors open with holiday goodies.

All of this would not be possible without the help of sponsors including Kelseyville Pharmacy, Wildhurst Vineyards, Roto Rooter of Lake County, Pear Festival, Chacewater Winery and Oil Mill, Sawshop Gallery Bistro, Bridges Construction, Polestar Computers, Rick White-Konocti Realty, Napa Auto Parts, Kelseyville Appliance, Nestegg Investments, Big Valley Properties, The Brick Tavern and Fore Family Winery.

To be part of the Parade of Lights contact Mary Morse at Kelseyville Appliance, 707-279-8559.