Kick-start the holiday season in Old Town Newhall at the City’s annual celebration, Light Up Main Street, sponsored by Valencia Auto Center, Re/Max of Valencia, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and Snow Orthodontics.

On Nov. 19, beginning at 6 p.m., members of the community can enjoy festive holiday performances from local groups including The Master’s Chorale, Hart High School Choir, Canyon Theatre Guild and more. At 7 p.m. the Santa Clarita City Council will officially turn on the lights to illuminate overhead displays on Main Street, thousands of twinkling lights and a 23-foot-tall Christmas tree that will dazzle and amaze.

In addition to the lights and entertainment, delicious sweet and savory food trucks will line Main Street offering savory and sweet options, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos.

Prior to the start of Light Up Main Street, residents are invited to start holiday shopping early at the annual Old Town Newhall Sip N’ Shop. From 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the merchants of Old Town Newhall will offer promotions and specials, simplifying holiday shopping!

Lyons Avenue will be closed beginning at 2:00 p.m. until midnight between Railroad Avenue and Walnut Street. Main Street will be closed starting at 4:00 p.m. until midnight between Lyons Avenue and Market Street. Both Walnut Street and Market Street will remain open to through traffic. Detours will be made available.

Free public parking will be available at the Old Town Newhall Library, the Newhall Community Center and several lots on and around Main Street. A free shuttle service from Newhall Community Center to Light Up Main Street will continuously be available from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to allow for easy access to the event. The Newhall Community Center is located at 22421 Market Street.

To find more information about Light Up Main Street, visit OldTownNewhall.com.