Tree lighting, Christmas Walk highlight Marblehead celebration

MARBLEHEAD – The holiday celebration in Marblehead continues tonight with the Tree Lighting at the National Grand Bank Parking Lot (across from 91 Pleasant St.), 6 p.m.Merry Mixers: Festivities begin at 6. They will select their raffle winner on stage; Chamber Person of the Year Dr. Keith Taylor will light the tree at 7 p.m. The event features non-profit vendors and music by Pat Runne and The Zacklys.Saturday: Santa’s Landing by lobster boat at the State Street Landing, beginning at 9 a.m.Live entertainment includes performances by A Dancer’s Dream. Santa is expected to pull in around 9:30.The Christmas Walk Parade is also Saturday, beginning at 11:45 a.m. State Street Landing and proceeding to Washington Street, Atlantic Avenue and Pleasant Street.Rep.-elect Seth Moulton of the U.S. 6th District, along with selectmen, will lead the parade.There will be other festivities around town as well.There will also be a Christmas Stocking Raffle that the town hopes will promote local businesses.There are three stockings and the organizers are asking for three smaller items for each.The winner will be picked Sunday at the Lee Mansion at noon.