CARMI – The White County Christmas Nighttime Parade will take place Saturday starting at 5:30 p.m.

The parade will begin at Third and Cherry Street and immediately turn left going east on Cherry Street. It will proceed east on Cherry Street all the way to Main Cross where the parade will turn right going south and proceed across Main Street to Robinson Street.

At Robinson Street, the parade will turn right going west onto Robinson Street and will continue down Robinson to Santa’s House located at Theater Park where the parade will end.

Carmi Police say all streets will be blocked starting at 5:30 p.m. Police and Carmi Auxiliary Officers and the White County Sheriff’s Office will be on hand to ensure safety during the event.

The Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place following the parade at the lot with Santa’s arrival.