 The Bemidji JCs are starting to deck the halls in downtown Bemidji, as preparations are now underway for the 22nd annual First City of Lights celebration. Crews from T.C. lighting began strunging over 50,000 white lights in downtown Bemidji's trees. Later this week, the Parks and Recreation Department will begin lighting the trees throughout Paul Bunyan Park and Library Park, but the addition of the trees at Lake Bemidji's South Shore, this year's light display is expected to be the largest ever, with over 200,000 lights. But it won't end there, the Bemidji JCs are expected to make a big announcement within the next week about a major new addition to this year's festival, so we have that to look forward to. The lights will be fully illuminated on Friday, November 23rd, during the Nightly Lights celebration. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.