Festive celebrations await in Creswell – from Santa to a parade

CRESWELL – While Springfield rolls out its Oldest & Coldest Parade this weekend, South Lane is getting ready to celebrate the holiday season next weekend with the 22nd annual Creswell Winter Lights Festival on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Winter Lights, hosted by the Creswell Chamber of Commerce, features live music, a holiday vendor market, Santa Claus, a light parade, and hot cocoa and cider throughout downtown from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

If holiday tunes are…