VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Valley City Area Chamber’s first annual Hometown Christmas Kick-Off will be held on Thursday, December 3rd in downtown Valley City. Although they can’t have the annual Parade of Lights this year due to the pandemic, the Christmas spirit will still be there.

Head downtown and do some Christmas shopping, enjoy goodies and see Christmas lights in the windows of several businesses. Most businesses will be open until 8pm.

Dutton’s will do virtual Santa photo’s. Bring your own photo or have one taken. Register for the 12 Days of Christmas promotion and get a jump start on viewing the Snowmen for the Tour of Snowmen contest. The Hometown Christmas Kick-Off will be held December 3rd in downtown Valley City.