VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Valley City Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging everyone to participate in the annual Parade of Lights on Thursday, December 2nd. The parade starts at 6:00 PM and runs down Central Avenue in Valley City. Central Avenue will be closed after the parade from 2nd St South to 4th St South for shopping, food, goodies and fun.

The Tour Of Snowmen contest runs from December 2nd through December 17th. Participating businesses will decorate snowmen for customer viewing and voting to win Chamber Bucks.

And the 12 Days of Christmas runs December 2nd through December 17th. Participating businesses will have a 12 Days of Christmas themed giveaway. Sign up in the stores and win the giveaway item. See www.valleycitychamber.com for more information and participating businesses.