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The lights of Christmas Village light up downtown Ogden on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017.

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In this photo from Nov. 26, 2016, Santa Claus, performed by Mike Wiggill, reacts after turning on a switch igniting fireworks and the lights to Christmas Village in Ogden. He is pictured with Grand Marshall of the Ogden Electric Light Parade Maddy Johnson, 14.

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The Electric Light Parade attracted a crowd of people who watched floats and performers travel down Washington Boulevard.

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The annual Electric Light Parade and opening night of Christmas Village lit up downtown Ogden on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, along Washington Boulevard and Historic 25th Street.

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LIGHTING CEREMONIES

ROY CITY HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING

Enjoy this annual Roy tradition, including an art and craft sale inside the Hope Community Center, food trucks, and Santa! 4:30-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, Hope Community Center, 5051 S. 1900 West, Roy. FREE (Food is for purchase and special activities may have a cost).

LAYTON CITY HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY

Enjoy singing performances by local school choirs in the Layton High School Auditorium. Then end the evening with the lighting of Layton City’s holiday light display at Layton Commons Park. Choir program begins at 6 p.m. and the lights will be turned on at 7 p.m., 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, Layton High School Auditorium and Layton Commons Park, 440 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton. FREE.

FANTASY AT THE BAY LIGHTING CEREMONY

Celebrate the second annual lighting ceremony of the holiday lights at Willard Bay State Park. Arrive in a decorated vehicle before 5 p.m. to get in for half off and be part of the light parade. Santa will also make an appearance, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, Willard Bay State Park, 900 W. 650 North (off I-15 exit 357; signs will direct you to park), Willard. For one vehicle with up to eight people, $10 Tuesday-Thursday, $20 Friday-Saturday, $15 Sunday-Monday.

OGDEN ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE AND OPENING CEREMONY

Watch Washington Boulevard light up with electric floats starting at 5:30 p.m. Then head over to the Ogden amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. for the opening ceremony, which will conclude with fireworks and a special visit from Santa, who will flip a magic switch that will light up the Christmas Village, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, Washington Boulevard from 22nd Street to 26th Street, FREE.

BOUNTIFUL CAROL OF LIGHTS

Stroll Bountiful Main Street and see the lights, while listening to live to music. Special Christmas treats will be served, and canned food donations will be collected for the Bountiful Food Pantry, 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 400 N. to 500 S. Main Street, Bountiful. FREE.

NORTH OGDEN CIVIC LEAGUE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Welcome the Christmas season with the North Ogden Civic League and North Ogden City by lighting up Bicentennial Park. There will be entertainment, refreshments and a visit from Santa, 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Bicentennial Park, 2641 N. 400 East, North Ogden. FREE.

ONGOING LIGHT DISPLAYS

ROY CITY HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Over the last 20 years, the Roy City holiday light display has grown from a few lights donated by schoolchildren and their families to over one million lights that cover the municipal center. While the lights are visible from 1900 West, they’re best enjoyed on a walk through the grounds, so be sure to bundle up, 4:45 p.m-midnight and 4-8:15 a.m. every day from Nov. 20-first week of January, Roy Municipal Center, 5065 S. 1900 West, Roy. FREE.

LAYTON CITY HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY

Drive or walk through this display, a Layton tradition that often includes lights in the form of animals, dusk-11 p.m. every day from Nov. 20-Dec. 31, Layton Commons Park, 437 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton. FREE.

FANTASY AT THE BAY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Drive through this special light display and see more lights than ever before! Friday through Monday the display will also include Santa, food vendors, and a train, 5-10 p.m. every day from Nov. 24-Dec. 31 (closed Christmas day), Willard Bay State Park, 900 W. 650 North (off I-15 exit 357; signs will direct you to park), Willard. For one vehicle with up to eight people, $10 Tuesday-Thursday, $20 Friday-Saturday, $15 Sunday-Monday.

OGDEN CHRISTMAS VILLAGE

Come see Christmas lights and walk through a replica of Santa’s village at the North Pole. Visit Santa from 6-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 5-9 p.m. on Saturdays. In the evening, take a free ride on the “Christmas Village Express” miniature train (closed Sundays) or tour downtown in the Jupiter Train on Friday, Saturday or Monday. Grab some gifts at Santa’s Store to support the village. For hot chocolate and a treat, head over to The Breakfast Exchange Club next to Santa’s Castle or the Backstage Bistro. A portion of hot chocolate profits will be donated to “Shoes for Tots” and the remainder will benefit amphitheater programming, 5 p.m.-midnight every day from Nov. 25-Jan.1, Ogden Municipal Building, 2549 Washington Blvd., Ogden. FREE ($5 for pictures with Santa; other special activities may have a cost).

BOUNTIFUL MAIN STREET LIGHTS

Enjoy the lights while taking a stroll or drive down Main Street, 5:30 p.m.-midnight, Nov. 27-Dec. 25 (may continue through Jan. 1), 400 N. to 500 S. Main Street, Bountiful. FREE.

THE LIGHTS ON SHERWOOD DRIVE

A tradition in Davis county for two decades, this Kaysville light display is synced to music. Tune in to 99.9 FM to enjoy the show, 5:30-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23-Jan. 1, Private Residence, 1098 E. Sherwood Drive, Kaysville. FREE.

To find houses in your area with particularly festive lights, visit www.christmaslightfinder.com.