Brandon Craig with the Leavenworth Parks and Recreation department strings holiday lights on trees Friday at Haymarket Square as the city prepares to kick off the holidays. The festivities begin with the parade at 5:30 p.m. Friday, starting at City Hall, Fifth and Shawnee streets, ending at Haymarket Square for the Mayors Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. A Holiday Mart will be held from 4-7 p.m. at Haymarket Square, 7th and Cherokee streets. Vendors will have food and drinks for purchase and locally made craft items. The winner of a first-grade coloring contest will be announced at the event. Photo Credit: Peggy Bair
John Richmeier/Leavenworth Times The city of Leavenworth’s annual Lighted Parade and Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting will take place Friday. Basehor’s annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting…