If you missed Portland's big tree lighting and family festivities last Friday, just head over the Casco Bay Bridge this Friday for South Portland's yearly free holiday shindig at Mill Creek Park and city hall.

South Portland's Holiday Fest will begin Friday at around 4:30 p.m. with horse-drawn wagon rides. From 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. kids can have pictures with santa at the city hall. There will also be student groups singing.

But the highlight will be at 6 p.m. when the switch is flicked to light the dozens of decorated trees in Mill Creek Park. You can find the park by going over the bridge and staying on Broadway until the intersection with Ocean Street. The park is on your left.

For more info, call the city offices at 767-3201, or go to the town's Web site.

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