The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association has begun preparations for its annual holiday parade and tree lighting, on Friday, December 1.

The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. on the North side of Milton Avenue, then goes to West High Street. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will then arrive on a firetruck to light the tree is Wisall Park.

The December tradition typically draws hundreds of spectators to Ballston Spa to watch the floats, firetrucks and community groups parading through the village.

Parade registration is now open for businesses and organizations.