 Well, now that we have given thanks and had our turkey dinner, many communities across the state have now switched gears and will be thinking Christmas. While Black Friday is known for shopping for many area communities, it's also known as the Night We Light. In Bemidji, the 21st annual First City of Light Celebration will kick off a night of holiday fun. The evening will begin with the annual parade where many floats will be decked out in bright and colorful lights. Then following the parade, a giant switch will be flipped and more than 165,000 lights will be illuminated in downtown Bemidji and both Paul Bunyan and Library Parks. However, the festivities will be held throughout the day. This year's First City of Light Celebration really has something for everyone. We have not only the parade and the lights and the trees, but we also have the return of Santa's workshop where kids can come down and write a letter to Santa. They can get some treats in here, put together some crafts and really have a fun evening with family. The First City of Light Celebration kicks off tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. with Santa's workshop at Paul Bunyan Park, followed by the parade at 6 and the lighting ceremony immediately after the parade. For more information about the entire event, you can visit BemidjiJC's dot com. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.