The festivities kick off on Saturday with the 97th annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at North Straub Park in downtown St. Pete. The parade route will take place along St. Petersburg’s downtown waterfront and the tree lighting in North Straub Park once dark. The entire North Straub park lights up with a fun countdown to illuminate the Massive Christmas Tree as well as all the other trees in the park. Followed by live music and lots of Holiday Cheer.Come enjoy some fresh Kettle Korn as you stroll along the winding paths of the park.