Christmas Kickoff Weekend Dec. 4-5

The annual Ritzville Christmas Kickoff Weekend occurs on Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, throughout the City of Ritzville.

At 5:30 p.m. Friday, Mayor Linda Kadlec will have the honor of lighting the tree, followed by caroling at the tree around 5:45 p.m.

The tree lighting ceremony is being held in a new location this year, at the Ritzville Public Library lawn.

Local businesses are participating in a Shop Local campaign during the two-day event.

The businesses’ specials for the holiday season will be listed in the Dec. 3 edition of The Journal.

The Ritzville Festivals Association is hosti...