The parade started at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, from the corner of Division and Michigan Street NW, and Santa Claus led the way to Rosa Parks Circle for the tree lighting around 6:45 p.m.

Grand Rapids, Michigan celebrated its Santa Parade and tree lighting on Saturday, with activities starting at dusk.

The parade is looking for more volunteers to keep the route safe since this year, it will take place at night.

The free event will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, along Monroe Center St. NW in downtown Grand Rapids.

Santa Claus is coming to town today as Grand Rapids celebrates the holidays with its annual parade and tree lighting.