Christmas Officially Starts in Williamsburg

The start of the Christmas season kicked off Saturday afternoon with the annual Christmas parade - filled with sightings of the Dairy Princess, lots of candy, and a special visit from the Grinch.

Following the parade, a large crowd watched Santa Claus light up the tree followed by a meet-and-greet with the big man himself, with plenty of festive music.

The fourth annual Shop Local vendor show will shut down West Second Street where it will be filled with local vendors and food trucks on Saturday fro 3-7 p.m.

Other activities happening include live chainsaw carving, carriage rides, and a live D...